Sec. 459.
(1) The parties in a proceeding under this chapter have the right to present documents and witnesses and to cross-examine witnesses.
(2) The court shall receive all relevant, competent, and material evidence which may be offered. The rules of evidence in civil actions are applicable, except to the extent that specific exceptions have been provided for in this chapter or elsewhere by statute or court rule.
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.