Terms Used In Michigan Laws 330.1520

  • Court: means the probate court or the court with responsibility with regard to mental health matters for the county in which an individual with a developmental disability resides or was found. See Michigan Laws 330.1500
  • Treatment: means admission into an appropriate treatment facility or an outpatient program of care and treatment suitable to the individual's needs under the supervision of a psychiatrist that is developed in accordance with person-centered planning under section 712. See Michigan Laws 330.1500
    Before ordering the admission of an individual, the court shall inquire into the adequacy of care and treatment to be provided to the individual by the designated facility. Admission shall not be ordered unless the recommended facility to which the individual is to be admitted can provide the individual with care and treatment that is adequate and appropriate to his or her condition.