Sec. 456.
(1) Hearings may be held in such quarters as the court directs; either within or without the county in which the court has its principal office, in a hospital or other convenient place. Whenever practicable, the court shall convene hearings in a hospital.
(2) The subject of a petition, any interested person, or the court on its own motion may request a change of venue because of residence, convenience to parties, witnesses, or the court, or the individual's mental or physical condition.
History: 1974, Act 258, Eff. Nov. 6, 1974
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.