Sec. 431.
(1) Within 24 hours after receipt of a clinical certificate by a psychiatrist pursuant to section 430, the hospital director shall transmit a notice to the court that the patient has been hospitalized. The notice shall be accompanied by a copy of the application and copies of the 2 clinical certificates that were executed.
(2) A copy of the application, a copy of the 2 clinical certificates, and a statement of the right of the patient to court hearings under sections 451 to 465 shall also be given or mailed to the patient's nearest relative or guardian and to his or her attorney.
(3) The patient shall be asked if he or she desires that the documents listed in subsection (2) be sent to any other persons, and at least 2 of any persons the patient designates shall be sent the documents.
History: 1974, Act 258, Eff. Nov. 6, 1974 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 290, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996
Last modified: October 10, 2016