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The Marchman Act, officially the "Hal S. Marchman Alcohol and Other Drug Services Act of 1993", is a Florida law that provides a means of involuntary and voluntary assessment and stabilization and treatment of a person allegedly abusing alcohol or drugs. [1] Prior to October 1, 1993, substance abuse was addressed by chapters 396 and 397.
The Florida Supreme Court adopted the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure in March 1954. [2] The proper abbreviation for the rules is Fla.R.Civ.P. [ 3 ] The rules may be amended, or new rules added, from time to time and upon the approval of the Florida Supreme Court.
The office of United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida came into being with the creation of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida in 1847, and continues to the present day. [1] [2] William Allison McRea 1828–29; John G. Stower 1829–30; John K. Campbell 1830–31; Edward Chandler 1831–34 ...
The Baker Act, officially known as the Florida Mental Health Act of 1971, is a law in the U.S. state of Florida that allows certain professionals—such as doctors, mental health practitioners, judges, and law enforcement officers—to detain and involuntarily commit individuals to a mental health facility for up to 72 hours.
On January 29, 2008, voters approved an increase to $50,000 for non-school assessments, which is incorporated in Florida Statute §196.031. The reduction contained in Florida Statutes should not be confused by the Florida Constitution homestead exemption which protects the homestead from forced sale except under certain circumstances.
On March 13, 2024, it was announced by Florida's Governor that the Florida State Guard would take part in their State's response to the events in Haiti along with other government forces, being deployed to Florida's Southern Coast. [19] August 30, 2024 was marked as Florida State Guard Day, per Florida House Resolution 8027. [20]
Florida Coastal School of Law was a private for-profit law school in Jacksonville, Florida. It was established in 1996 [ 5 ] and was the last operating of three for-profit law schools of the InfiLaw System owned by Sterling Partners.