The Civil Division offers mental health services to assist with mental health or substance abuse impairment matters. The person you are attempting to obtain services for must be located
within St. Johns County. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of the person’s mental health illness
or substance abuse may file these petitions.
The Florida Department of Children and Families maintains the form petitions provided here.
The Clerk’s Office has published these forms on its website as a public service. The Clerk’s
Office cannot offer legal advice or assist in the completion of these forms.
Most court records regarding mental health cases are confidential.
Please contact us at (904) 819-3600 or probate@stjohnsclerk.com for additional information.
The Baker Act provides legal procedures for mental health examination and treatment. This procedure provides a court-ordered emergency pickup by local law enforcement and evaluation for mentally ill persons who refuse to seek treatment and are a danger to themselves or others. If emergency services are required after hours, on the weekend, or on a holiday, please contact local law enforcement.
Involuntary Examination – F. S. 394.463
The Marchman Act provides for involuntary assessment, stabilization, and treatment of adults and youth who are severely impaired due to substance abuse and are unwilling to voluntarily get an assessment or treatment for alcohol or drug abuse. If the person is willing to submit to treatment voluntarily, they do not meet the criteria for the petitions below.
Review the Marchman Act User Reference Guide online for additional information.
Marchman Act – F. S. 397.6818
St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller