Michigan Laws 330.1616 – Guardian ad litem
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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 330.1616
- Court: means the probate court or the court with responsibility with regard to mental health services for the county of residence of an individual with developmental disability, or for the county in which the individual was found if a county of residence cannot be determined. See Michigan Laws 330.1600
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Interested person or entity: means an adult relative or friend of the respondent, an official or representative of a public or private agency, corporation, or association concerned with the individual's welfare, or any other person found suitable by the court. See Michigan Laws 330.1600
- person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, as well as to individuals. See Michigan Laws 8.3l
- Respondent: means the individual who is the subject of a petition for guardianship filed under this chapter. See Michigan Laws 330.1600
If, after a petition has been filed, the court determines that the respondent requires a person to represent his or her best interests and to assist legal counsel, the court shall appoint an interested person or entity to act as guardian ad litem for the respondent.