Sec. 439.
(1) A cause of action is not cognizable against a person who in good faith files a petition under this chapter alleging that an individual is a person requiring treatment, unless the petition is filed as the result of an act or omission amounting to gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct.
(2) A cause of action is not cognizable against a preadmission screening unit or its employees or contractors or a crisis stabilization unit or its employees or contractors, who in good faith makes a determination as to whether an individual is a person requiring treatment or not, unless the determination is the result of an act or omission amounting to gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct.
History: Add. 1986, Act 118, Eff. Mar. 31, 1987 ;-- Am. 2020, Act 402, Eff. Mar. 24, 2021
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 330 - Mental Health Code
Act 258 of 1974 - Mental Health Code (330.1001 - 330.2106)
258-1974-4-ADMISSION-BY-PETITION - Admission by Petition (330.1433...330.1439)
Section 330.1433 - Repealed. 2016, Act 320, Eff. Feb. 14, 2017.
Section 330.1439 - Cause of Action Against Person Filing Petition.