Sec. 281.
(1) An individual may voluntarily seek admission at an approved service program or emergency medical service.
(2) The individual shall be examined by a health professional. At the request of the individual, the health professional may order a chemical test to determine the amount of alcohol or other drugs in the bloodstream of the individual.
(3) An individual who, by medical examination, is found to be incapacitated shall then be admitted or referred for treatment. Transportation may be provided to an individual admitted or referred for treatment through the approved service program or the emergency medical service.
(4) The voluntarily admitted individual may leave at any time or may consent to remain as long as the health professional believes appropriate.
(5) If a voluntarily admitted individual is admitted to an approved service program or emergency medical service, the family, next of kin, or someone whom the individual designates, shall be notified as promptly as possible. If an adult requests that there be no notification, the request shall be respected.
History: Add. 2012, Act 500, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2012 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 200, Imd. Eff. June 24, 2014
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 330 - Mental Health Code
Act 258 of 1974 - Mental Health Code (330.1001 - 330.2106)
258-1974-2A - Chapter 2a Substance Use Disorder Services (330.1260...330.1287)
Section 330.1260 - Definitions; Implementation and Completion of Changes.
Section 330.1261 - Records; Confidentiality; Disclosure.
Section 330.1263 - Consent to Disclose Not Given; Limitations.
Section 330.1268 - Receipt of Objection; Hearing; Notice of Hearing; Actions by Court.
Section 330.1270 - Duties of Department.
Section 330.1271 - Additional Duties of Department.
Section 330.1272 - Additional Duties of Department.
Section 330.1273b - Competitive Grant Program for Recovery Community Organizations.
Section 330.1275 - Waiting List for Services; Priority Position.
Section 330.1278 - Detention of Incapacitated Individual; Discharge to Peace Officer.
Section 330.1279 - Release of Individual Found Not to Be Incapacitated.
Section 330.1281 - Voluntary Admission.
Section 330.1281a - Involuntary Treatment.
Section 330.1283 - Inventory and Return of Possessions.
Section 330.1284 - Payment for Treatment or Transportation Costs.
Section 330.1285 - Confidentiality of Records.
Section 330.1286 - Adoption of Local Law, Ordinance, Resolution, or Rule.