Sec. 537.
(1) An individual is subject to being returned to a center if both of the following are true:
(a) The individual was admitted to a center on an application executed by someone other than himself or herself or by judicial order.
(b) The individual has left the center without authorization, or has refused a lawful request to return to the center while on an authorized leave or other authorized absence from the center.
(2) The center may notify peace officers that an individual is subject to being returned to the center. Upon notification, a peace officer shall take the individual into protective custody and return him or her to the center unless contrary directions have been given by the center or the responsible community mental health services program.
(3) An opportunity for appeal shall be provided to any individual returned over his or her objection from any authorized leave in excess of 10 days, and the individual shall be notified of his or her right to appeal. In the case of a child less than 13 years of age, the appeal shall be made by his or her parent or guardian.
History: 1974, Act 258, Eff. Nov. 6, 1974 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 290, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996
Last modified: October 10, 2016