What happens after the petitions are completed and filed with the clerk?
• The clerk initiates a court case for the involuntary assessment portion of the process and the case is set for hearing within 10 days • If the subject of the Marchman Act is a minor, the court also appoints an attorney to represent the minor • The respondent is served with the petition and notice of hearing by the Sheriff’s Office • The petitioner cannot accept service for the respondent • Service can be left for the respondent with someone living at the same address, excluding the petitioner • If the respondent is homeless, a process server can be hired to locate and serve the individual. Fees start at $25.
