SB 0219
Mental health: hospitalization; person requiring treatment; revise, and modify certain procedures for treatment. Amends secs. 401, 427, 430, 461, 468, 472a & 475 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1401 et seq.).
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Bill overview
This bill revises and modifies procedures for treating individuals requiring mental health treatment in Michigan. It clarifies who qualifies as a ‘person requiring treatment,’ including those posing a risk of harming themselves or others, those unable to meet basic needs, or those with impaired judgment. The bill outlines steps for law enforcement to take individuals into protective custody, establishes timelines for involuntary treatment orders, and details how courts can monitor and adjust treatment plans to ensure safety and compliance. It also addresses the roles of psychiatrists, community mental health services, and peace officers in the process.
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Sylvia A. Santana
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