Petition For Hospitalization Michigan

The law allows a court to order Assisted Outpatient Treat- ment for people with mental illness who are least able to help themselves or most likely to present a risk to others. Kevin's Law took effect in March 2005.

Because you came in on a voluntary basis, you may leave on a voluntary basis. However, the hospital may determine that you need continued hospitalization and can detain you for 72 hours in order to complete a petition and two physician certificates.

The Mental Health Code is the compilation of Michigan laws governing the delivery of mental health services.

A capacity hearing, which is also called a Riese hearing, may be held to determine whether you can refuse treatment with medications.The hearing officer will determine whether you have the capacity to consent to or refuse medication as a form of treatment.

The criteria for involuntary hospitalization are as follows: patients must exhibit dangerous behavior toward themselves or others, they must be helpless and unable to provide for their basic daily needs, and there is a danger of essential harm to their mental health if they do not receive mental care.

This order may be valid for up to 15 months during which time you will receive psychiatric treatment.

How do you file the petition? 200bYou may file a petition at the Probate Court of the county where the alleged mentally ill individual resides (or in some cases where the individual is found). You will be required to relate specific facts of the individual's actions. A hearing date will be set in approximately 28 days.