English Explanatory Dictionary

Marchman Act

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. 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.

Word forms

Marchman Act Marchman Acts Marchman Acting Marchman Acted

Etymology

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

Related words

Baker Act section
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