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Mandatory Treatment Laws in MichiganMichigan's laws allow for the use of court-ordered treatment in the community, known as assisted outpatient treatment (AOT). You can find the Michigan civil commitment law, here.

What is the duration of involuntary hospitalization once there has been a court hearing? 200bThe court may not enter an order for more than sixty (60) days of inpatient treatment in the hospital nor more than ninety (90) days of outpatient treatment.

People living with mental health conditions have the right to make decisions about their lives, including their treatment. Just as all Americans, they should be assumed competent to make their own decisions, and a refusal of any type of treatment should not be considered evidence that a person is incompetent.

(1) Except as is provided in section 420, a formal voluntary patient 18 years of age or over shall not be hospitalized or provided mental health treatment for more than 3 days, excluding Sundays and holidays, after the patient, the full or limited guardian with authority to consent to mental health treatment, or a ...

Can I voluntarily admit myself to a hospital for mental illness? 200bYes. A person can be admitted to a hospital on an informal voluntary basis or a formal voluntary basis.

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

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.

If you were brought into a mental health facility against your will due to the circumstances described above, you may be held for up to 72 hours for treatment and evaluation unless the person in charge can establish that you need an additional 14 days of mental health treatment (Welfare and Institutions Code Sections ...