Sec. 478.
If, upon the discharge of a patient hospitalized by court order or the termination of assisted outpatient treatment to an individual receiving assisted outpatient treatment under this chapter, it is determined that the individual would benefit from the receipt of further treatment, the hospital or provider of assisted outpatient treatment shall offer him or her appropriate treatment on a voluntary basis, or shall aid him or her to obtain treatment from another source.
History: 1974, Act 258, Eff. Nov. 6, 1974 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 593, Eff. Mar. 28, 2019
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 330 - Mental Health Code
Act 258 of 1974 - Mental Health Code (330.1001 - 330.2106)
258-1974-4-DISCHARGE-AND-LEAVES - Discharge and Leaves (330.1476...330.1479)
Section 330.1476 - Discretionary Discharge; Mandatory Discharge; Notice; Statements.
Section 330.1477 - Termination of Treatment; Notice.
Section 330.1478 - Treatment on Voluntary Basis; Aid in Obtaining Other Treatment.
Section 330.1479 - Leaves or Absence From Hospital; Rules; Procedures; Mandatory Discharge; Notice.