Section 330.1474a - Order of combined hospitalization and alternative treatment; order of hospitalization; decision; notice to court. - Michigan Statutes

MENTAL HEALTH CODE (EXCERPT)
Act 258 of 1974

330.1474a Order of combined hospitalization and alternative treatment; order of hospitalization; decision; notice to court.

Sec. 474a.

During the period of an order of combined hospitalization and alternative treatment, hospitalization may be used as clinically appropriate and when ordered by a psychiatrist, for up to the maximum period for hospitalization specified in the order. Subject to section 475, the decision to hospitalize the individual shall be made by the director of the alternative treatment program, who shall notify the court when the individual is hospitalized. The notice to the court shall include a statement from a psychiatrist explaining the need for hospitalization.

History: Add. 1996, Act 588, Imd. Eff. Jan. 21, 1997