This bill amends the Michigan Mental Health Code to update definitions and procedures for individuals requiring mental health treatment. It clarifies the criteria for identifying a "person requiring treatment," now including those who may pose a risk of harm to themselves or others, those unable to meet basic physical needs, and those unwilling to participate in necessary treatment. The language has been revised for clarity, such as changing "himself or herself" to "the individual's self," and specifies that individuals with conditions like dementia or drug dependence are only considered if they meet the outlined criteria. The bill also modifies processes for protective custody and hospitalization, allowing peace officers to take individuals into protective custody based on reasonable cause and requiring timely psychiatric evaluations for hospitalized patients.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions for assisted outpatient treatment, emphasizing the importance of community mental health services in managing treatment plans. It requires courts to consider the preferences or medication experiences of individuals when developing treatment orders and mandates a review by an uninvolved psychiatrist if treatment orders conflict with existing legal documents. The bill sets duration limits for involuntary treatment orders, capping initial hospitalization at 60 days and assisted outpatient treatment at 180 days, with subsequent orders extending up to one year. It also allows for modifications to treatment orders based on compliance and effectiveness, enabling courts to adjust treatment plans without a hearing when necessary.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-1): 330.1401
House Introduced Bill: 330.1401