Sec. 521.
Preference between the facility recommended by the community mental health services program and other available facilities under contract with the community mental health services program shall be given to the facility that can appropriately meet the individual's needs in the least restrictive environment and that is located nearest to the individual's residence. If the individual requests it or there are other compelling reasons for an order reversing the preference, the community mental health services program may place the individual in a facility that is not the nearest to the individual's residence.
History: 1974, Act 258, Eff. Nov. 6, 1974 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 290, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 596, Eff. Mar. 28, 2019
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 330 - Mental Health Code
Act 258 of 1974 - Mental Health Code (330.1001 - 330.2106)
Section 330.1515 - Individual With Intellectual Disability; Court Order; Criteria for Admission.
Section 330.1518 - Findings; Disposition.
Section 330.1519 - Alternative Care and Treatment.
Section 330.1520 - Adequate and Appropriate Treatment Required; Inquiry.
Section 330.1521 - Preference as to Facilities.
Section 330.1522 - Compensation for Independent Medical or Psychological Examiner.