Sec. 453a.
Upon receipt of documents described in section 452, the court shall order a report assessing the current availability and appropriateness for the individual of alternatives to hospitalization, including alternatives available following an initial period of court-ordered hospitalization. The report shall be prepared by the community mental health services program, a public or private agency, or another individual found suitable by the court. In deciding which individual or agency should be ordered to prepare the report, the court shall give preference to an agency or individual familiar with the treatment resources in the individual's home community.
History: Add. 1996, Act 588, Imd. Eff. Jan. 21, 1997
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 330 - Mental Health Code
Act 258 of 1974 - Mental Health Code (330.1001 - 330.2106)
258-1974-4-COURT-HEARINGS - Court Hearings (330.1451...330.1465)
Section 330.1451 - Court Hearings; Applicable Provisions.
Section 330.1452 - Court Hearing; Date; Receipt of Certain Documents.
Section 330.1453 - Court Hearing; Notice.
Section 330.1453a - Alternatives to Hospitalization; Preparation of Assessment Report.
Section 330.1456 - Place of Hearing; Change of Venue.
Section 330.1457 - Participation of Prosecuting Attorney; Exception.
Section 330.1459 - Documents, Witnesses, and Cross-Examination; Rules of Evidence.
Section 330.1460 - Investigation by Counsel; Evidence.
Section 330.1462 - Continuance or Adjournment; Grounds.
Section 330.1464 - Persons Entitled to Copies of Court Orders.