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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 330.1268

  • Court: means the probate court for the county in which an individual, for whom a request for substance use disorder treatment and rehabilitation services has been made or a petition for involuntary treatment has been filed, either resides or is found. See Michigan Laws 330.1260
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • 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.
  • Minor: means an individual 14 or more years of age and less than 18 years of age. See Michigan Laws 330.1260
  • Person in loco parentis: means an individual who is not the parent or guardian of a child or minor but who has legal custody of the child or minor and is providing support and care for the child or minor. See Michigan Laws 330.1260
  • Program: means a hospital, clinic, organization, or health professional licensed under part 62 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333. See Michigan Laws 330.1260
    (1) Upon receipt of an objection filed under section 267, the court shall schedule a hearing to be held within 7 business days. After receipt of the objection, the court shall notify all of the following persons of the time and place for the hearing:
    (a) The minor.
    (b) The minor’s parent or person in loco parentis to the minor.
    (c) The minor’s guardian.
    (d) The program director.
    (2) The court shall sustain the objection and order the discharge of the minor unless the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that substance use disorder treatment and rehabilitation services are necessary. If the court does not sustain the objection, an order shall not be entered, the objection shall be dismissed, and substance use disorder treatment and rehabilitation services shall continue.