Sec. 498c.
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:
(a) "Person in loco parentis" means a person who is not the parent or guardian of a minor, but who has either legal custody of a minor or physical custody of a minor and is providing support and care for the minor.
(b) "Suitable for hospitalization" means a determination concerning a minor that all of the following criteria are met:
(i) The minor is a minor requiring treatment.
(ii) The minor is in need of hospitalization and is expected to benefit from hospitalization.
(iii) An appropriate, less restrictive alternative to hospitalization is not available.
History: Add. 1984, Act 186, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1984 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 290, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 524, Imd. Eff. Jan. 12, 1999
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 330 - Mental Health Code
Act 258 of 1974 - Mental Health Code (330.1001 - 330.2106)
Section 330.1498a - Hospitalization of Minors.
Section 330.1498b - Definitions; C to M.
Section 330.1498c - Definitions; P to S.
Section 330.1498f - Admission; Examination; Waiting List; Interim Services; Referral.
Section 330.1498g - Examination, Tests, and Evaluations.
Section 330.1498h - Emergency Admission of Minor.
Section 330.1498m - Objection to Hospitalization; Violation as Misdemeanor.
Section 330.1498n - Judicial Hearing.
Section 330.1498q - Governing Provisions.
Section 330.1498r, 330.1498s - Repealed. 1995, Act 290, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996.