Sec. 540.
(1) A determination that an individual meets the criteria for treatment, a court order directing that an individual be admitted to a facility or receive alternative care and treatment, or any form of admission to a private facility does not give rise to a presumption of, constitute a finding of, or operate as an adjudication of legal incompetence.
(2) An order of commitment under any previous statute of this state does not, in the absence of a concomitant appointment of a guardian, constitute a finding of or operate as an adjudication of legal incompetence.
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)
258-1974-5-LEGAL-COMPETENCE - Legal Competence (330.1540...330.1541)
Section 330.1540 - Legal Competence; Presumption; Effect of Prior Commitment.
Section 330.1541 - Individuals Entitled to Copies of MCL 330.1540.