Marchman Act

verb

Marchman Act

verb

Etymology The act (1993) was named after former pastor Hal Strickland Marchman, Jr., (1919–2009), who advocated for services for substance abusers.

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Law US To invoke the Marchman Act, i.e., a means of voluntary or involuntary assessment and stabilization and treatment of a person allegedly abusing alcohol or drugs.

Related terms
Baker Act, section

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