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What is the primary purpose of the Marchman Act?
What is the primary purpose of the Marchman Act?
- To provide support services for persons who are at risk of harming themselves or others (correct)
- To reduce the number of habitual abusers in the community
- To punish persons who are substance impaired
- To provide law enforcement officers with additional authority
What is the definition of a habitual abuser?
What is the definition of a habitual abuser?
- A person who has undergone involuntary admission once in the preceding 6 months
- A person who has been taken into custody for substance impairment twice in the preceding 6 months
- A person who is brought to the attention of law enforcement for being substance impaired three or more times during the preceding 12 months (correct)
- A person who is a repeat offender with a history of substance abuse
What is the meaning of 'informed consent' in the context of the Marchman Act?
What is the meaning of 'informed consent' in the context of the Marchman Act?
- Consent voluntarily given in writing by a competent person after sufficient explanation and disclosure (correct)
- Consent given by a person after being coerced or deceived
- Consent given by a person who is under the influence of substances
- Consent given by a person who is not competent to make decisions
What is the purpose of involuntary services under the Marchman Act?
What is the purpose of involuntary services under the Marchman Act?
What is the term for a person who is under the influence of substances?
What is the term for a person who is under the influence of substances?
What is the scope of this standard operating procedure?
What is the scope of this standard operating procedure?
What is the purpose of the Sheriff's Office in regards to the Marchman Act?
What is the purpose of the Sheriff's Office in regards to the Marchman Act?
What is the definition of 'substance abuse impaired'?
What is the definition of 'substance abuse impaired'?
What is the purpose of Amethyst Respite Care (ARC)?
What is the purpose of Amethyst Respite Care (ARC)?
What is the phone number of the Juvenile Addictions Receiving Facility (JARF)?
What is the phone number of the Juvenile Addictions Receiving Facility (JARF)?
When can a court order a person to be taken into involuntary protective custody?
When can a court order a person to be taken into involuntary protective custody?
What is a requirement for admittance into Amethyst Respite Care (ARC)?
What is a requirement for admittance into Amethyst Respite Care (ARC)?
Where should a law enforcement officer transport a juvenile meeting the criteria for involuntary admission under the Marchman Act?
Where should a law enforcement officer transport a juvenile meeting the criteria for involuntary admission under the Marchman Act?
What should a law enforcement officer do if a person has an emergent medical need?
What should a law enforcement officer do if a person has an emergent medical need?
What should a law enforcement officer do if a person is at risk of incarceration but does not meet the criteria for involuntary admission under the Marchman Act?
What should a law enforcement officer do if a person is at risk of incarceration but does not meet the criteria for involuntary admission under the Marchman Act?
What is the purpose of Transcare Transport?
What is the purpose of Transcare Transport?
Who is empowered to take a person into custody for involuntary admission under Florida Statute 397.675?
Who is empowered to take a person into custody for involuntary admission under Florida Statute 397.675?
What is the primary reason for an involuntary admission?
What is the primary reason for an involuntary admission?
What is the purpose of the Marchman Act Form MH4002?
What is the purpose of the Marchman Act Form MH4002?
What is the criteria for involuntary admission under Florida Statute 397.675?
What is the criteria for involuntary admission under Florida Statute 397.675?
Who can initiate an involuntary admission?
Who can initiate an involuntary admission?
What happens if a person refuses to consent to a law enforcement officer's assistance?
What happens if a person refuses to consent to a law enforcement officer's assistance?
What is the purpose of including emergency contact information on the Marchman Act Form MH4002?
What is the purpose of including emergency contact information on the Marchman Act Form MH4002?
What is the location of the Central Receiving Facility where a person may be taken for involuntary admission?
What is the location of the Central Receiving Facility where a person may be taken for involuntary admission?
What is the definition of substance abuse under Florida Statute 397.675?
What is the definition of substance abuse under Florida Statute 397.675?
What is the requirement for a law enforcement officer to take a person into custody for involuntary admission?
What is the requirement for a law enforcement officer to take a person into custody for involuntary admission?
The Marchman Act only applies to individuals who are at risk of harming themselves.
The Marchman Act only applies to individuals who are at risk of harming themselves.
A person can only be taken into custody for involuntary examination if they have been taken into custody three or more times in the preceding 12 months.
A person can only be taken into custody for involuntary examination if they have been taken into custody three or more times in the preceding 12 months.
Involuntary services under the Marchman Act are only provided for persons with substance abuse impairment.
Involuntary services under the Marchman Act are only provided for persons with substance abuse impairment.
A person must be given informed consent before being taken into custody for involuntary examination.
A person must be given informed consent before being taken into custody for involuntary examination.
The Marchman Act only applies to persons who are under the influence of alcohol.
The Marchman Act only applies to persons who are under the influence of alcohol.
Law enforcement officers are empowered to take a person into custody for involuntary admission under the Marchman Act.
Law enforcement officers are empowered to take a person into custody for involuntary admission under the Marchman Act.
The Marchman Act is designed to ensure that persons are taken to a qualified receiving facility for substance abuse treatment only.
The Marchman Act is designed to ensure that persons are taken to a qualified receiving facility for substance abuse treatment only.
A licensed service provider under Florida Statutes Chapter 397 can be a private for-profit agency.
A licensed service provider under Florida Statutes Chapter 397 can be a private for-profit agency.
A law enforcement officer can take a person into custody for involuntary admission if they refuse to receive substance abuse services.
A law enforcement officer can take a person into custody for involuntary admission if they refuse to receive substance abuse services.
A person who is substance abuse impaired can still make rational decisions for their own care.
A person who is substance abuse impaired can still make rational decisions for their own care.
A law enforcement officer can initiate an involuntary admission by taking protective custody of a minor or an adult.
A law enforcement officer can initiate an involuntary admission by taking protective custody of a minor or an adult.
The Marchman Act Form MH4002 is only used for voluntary admissions.
The Marchman Act Form MH4002 is only used for voluntary admissions.
A law enforcement officer must obtain a court order before initiating an involuntary admission.
A law enforcement officer must obtain a court order before initiating an involuntary admission.
The Central Receiving Facility is located in Miami, Florida.
The Central Receiving Facility is located in Miami, Florida.
A law enforcement officer can use unreasonable force to transport a person for involuntary admission.
A law enforcement officer can use unreasonable force to transport a person for involuntary admission.
Emergency contact information is only used for involuntary admissions.
Emergency contact information is only used for involuntary admissions.
A law enforcement officer can only initiate an involuntary admission for a minor.
A law enforcement officer can only initiate an involuntary admission for a minor.
A law enforcement officer must transport a juvenile meeting the criteria for involuntary admission under the Marchman Act to the Amethyst Respite Care (ARC).
A law enforcement officer must transport a juvenile meeting the criteria for involuntary admission under the Marchman Act to the Amethyst Respite Care (ARC).
The law enforcement officer must notify the nearest relative of a minor in protective custody, unless the minor requests that there be no notification.
The law enforcement officer must notify the nearest relative of a minor in protective custody, unless the minor requests that there be no notification.
The Juvenile Addictions Receiving Facility (JARF) is a 24-hour, non-secure substance abuse receiving facility.
The Juvenile Addictions Receiving Facility (JARF) is a 24-hour, non-secure substance abuse receiving facility.
A court may order a person to be taken into involuntary protective custody under Florida Statute 397.675.
A court may order a person to be taken into involuntary protective custody under Florida Statute 397.675.
Transcare Transport is a facility that provides emergency assessment and detoxification services.
Transcare Transport is a facility that provides emergency assessment and detoxification services.
A law enforcement officer must ensure that the person is secured prior to EMS leaving the scene when the person has an emergent medical need and is being transported to a hospital.
A law enforcement officer must ensure that the person is secured prior to EMS leaving the scene when the person has an emergent medical need and is being transported to a hospital.
The Amethyst Respite Care (ARC) is a diversion program designed for juveniles who are at risk of incarceration.
The Amethyst Respite Care (ARC) is a diversion program designed for juveniles who are at risk of incarceration.
A law enforcement officer may transport a juvenile who is at risk of incarceration but does not meet the criteria for involuntary admission under the Marchman Act to the Amethyst Respite Care (ARC).
A law enforcement officer may transport a juvenile who is at risk of incarceration but does not meet the criteria for involuntary admission under the Marchman Act to the Amethyst Respite Care (ARC).
Study Notes
Purpose and Scope
- The purpose of this standard operating procedure is to define guidelines and procedures for taking individuals into custody for involuntary examinations under the Marchman Act.
- This procedure applies to all sworn Sheriff's Office personnel.
Definitions
- Habitual Abuser: a person who is brought to the attention of law enforcement for being substance impaired, meets the criteria for involuntary admission, and has been taken into custody for such impairment three or more times during the preceding 12 months.
- Impaired or Substance Abuse Impaired: a condition involving the use of alcoholic beverages or any psychoactive or mood-altering substance that induces mental, emotional, or physical problems and causes socially dysfunctional behavior.
- Informed Consent: consent voluntarily given in writing by a competent person after sufficient explanation and disclosure of the subject matter involved to enable the person to make a knowing and willful decision without any element of force, fraud, deceit, duress, or other form of constraint or coercion.
- Involuntary Services: an array of behavioral health services that may be ordered by the court for persons with substance abuse impairment or co-occurring substance abuse impairment and mental health disorders.
- Law Enforcement Officer: has the same meaning as provided in Florida Statute 943.10, which includes a Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Deputy.
- Licensed Service Provider: a public agency under Florida Statutes Chapter 397, a private for-profit or not-for-profit agency under Chapter 397, a physician or any other private practitioner licensed under Chapter 397, or a hospital that offers substance abuse services through one or more licensed service components.
- Substance Abuse: the misuse of, abuse of, or dependence on alcohol, illicit drugs, or prescription medications.
Involuntary Admissions
- Criteria for Involuntary Admissions:
- Good faith reason to believe the person is substance abuse impaired or has a co-occurring mental health disorder.
- The person has lost the power of self-control with respect to substance abuse.
- The person is in need of substance abuse services and is unable to recognize the need for such services.
- Without care or treatment, the person is likely to suffer from neglect or refuse to care for themselves, posing a real and present threat of substantial harm to their well-being.
- There is a substantial likelihood that the person has inflicted, threatened to inflict, or attempted to inflict physical harm on themselves or others.
Methods for Involuntary Admissions
- A law enforcement officer may take protective custody of a minor or an adult who appears to meet the criteria for involuntary admission.
- An adult may consent to be assisted by the law enforcement officer to their home, a hospital, or a licensed detoxification or addictions receiving facility.
- If the person fails or refuses to consent, the law enforcement officer may transport the person to the Central Receiving Facility or the Juvenile Addictions Receiving Facility (JARF) without using unreasonable force.
- The law enforcement officer must provide the Marchman Act Form MH4002, detailing the facts and circumstances under which the person was taken into custody for an involuntary admission.
Purpose and Scope
- The purpose of this standard operating procedure is to define guidelines and procedures for taking individuals into custody for involuntary examinations under the Marchman Act.
- This procedure applies to all sworn Sheriff's Office personnel.
Definitions
- Habitual Abuser: a person who is brought to the attention of law enforcement for being substance impaired, meets the criteria for involuntary admission, and has been taken into custody for such impairment three or more times during the preceding 12 months.
- Impaired or Substance Abuse Impaired: a condition involving the use of alcoholic beverages or any psychoactive or mood-altering substance that induces mental, emotional, or physical problems and causes socially dysfunctional behavior.
- Informed Consent: consent voluntarily given in writing by a competent person after sufficient explanation and disclosure of the subject matter involved to enable the person to make a knowing and willful decision without any element of force, fraud, deceit, duress, or other form of constraint or coercion.
- Involuntary Services: an array of behavioral health services that may be ordered by the court for persons with substance abuse impairment or co-occurring substance abuse impairment and mental health disorders.
- Law Enforcement Officer: has the same meaning as provided in Florida Statute 943.10, which includes a Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Deputy.
- Licensed Service Provider: a public agency under Florida Statutes Chapter 397, a private for-profit or not-for-profit agency under Chapter 397, a physician or any other private practitioner licensed under Chapter 397, or a hospital that offers substance abuse services through one or more licensed service components.
- Substance Abuse: the misuse of, abuse of, or dependence on alcohol, illicit drugs, or prescription medications.
Involuntary Admissions
- Criteria for Involuntary Admissions:
- Good faith reason to believe the person is substance abuse impaired or has a co-occurring mental health disorder.
- The person has lost the power of self-control with respect to substance abuse.
- The person is in need of substance abuse services and is unable to recognize the need for such services.
- Without care or treatment, the person is likely to suffer from neglect or refuse to care for themselves, posing a real and present threat of substantial harm to their well-being.
- There is a substantial likelihood that the person has inflicted, threatened to inflict, or attempted to inflict physical harm on themselves or others.
Methods for Involuntary Admissions
- A law enforcement officer may take protective custody of a minor or an adult who appears to meet the criteria for involuntary admission.
- An adult may consent to be assisted by the law enforcement officer to their home, a hospital, or a licensed detoxification or addictions receiving facility.
- If the person fails or refuses to consent, the law enforcement officer may transport the person to the Central Receiving Facility or the Juvenile Addictions Receiving Facility (JARF) without using unreasonable force.
- The law enforcement officer must provide the Marchman Act Form MH4002, detailing the facts and circumstances under which the person was taken into custody for an involuntary admission.
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This quiz covers the standard operating procedure for taking persons into custody for involuntary examinations under the Marchman Act in Florida, as outlined in Florida Statutes Chapter 397.
