Overview

The Marchman Act provides for voluntary admissions and involuntary assessment, stabilization, and treatment of adults and youth who are severely impaired due to substance abuse.

Guides, Forms & Policy

Reference Guide

• 2003 Marchman Act User Reference Guide (opens in a new tab)

Marchman Act Forms - Mandatory

* IMPORTANT: Mandatory forms may NOT be altered.

• CF-MH 4057 July 2024: Certificate of Professional for Emergency Assessment for Substance Abuse Services (opens in a new tab)
• CF-MH 4002 July 2023: Report of Law Enforcement Officer Initiating Protective Custody (opens in a new tab)

Marchman Act Forms Recommended

Recommended forms are not required by DCF but meet specific use requirements. Altering these forms may jeopardize their validity.

• CF-MH 4003 Oct 2018: Notice of Early Release from Involuntary Substance Abuse Services (opens in a new tab)
• CF-MH 4004 Oct 2018: Petition Requesting Extension of Involuntary Substance Abuse Services Order (opens in a new tab)
• CF-MH 4005 Oct 2018: Notification to Court of Withdrawal of Petition (opens in a new tab)
• CF-MH 4006 Oct 2018: Petition for Involuntary Substance Abuse Assessment and Stabilization (opens in a new tab)
• CF-MH 4007 Oct 2018: Application for Voluntary Admission for Substance Abuse Services (opens in a new tab)
• CF-MH 4008 Oct 2018: Notice of Voluntary Person’s Right to Request Discharge (opens in a new tab)