Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Marchman Act legal process relates to Florida's substance abuse and impairment law to address treatment of individuals. Your inquiry is not clear since receipt of a summons is generally a first step. A Petition for Involuntary Treatment is filed usually by a family member in behalf of a loved one. A hearing is held and the court may issue an order and summons. Failure to comply with the court's order can result in contempt of court with serious consequences. The issuance of an order may have been delayed for various reasons; there is no automatic expiration.