Mich. Comp. Laws § 330.1498c

Current through Public Act 148 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 330.1498c - Definitions; P to S

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:

(a) "Person in loco parentis" means a person who is not the parent or guardian of a minor, but who has either legal custody of a minor or physical custody of a minor and is providing support and care for the minor.
(b) "Suitable for hospitalization" means a determination concerning a minor that all of the following criteria are met:
(i) The minor is a minor requiring treatment.
(ii) The minor is in need of hospitalization and is expected to benefit from hospitalization.
(iii) An appropriate, less restrictive alternative to hospitalization is not available.

MCL 330.1498c

Add. 1984, Act 186, Imd. Eff. 7/3/1984 ;--Am. 1995, Act 290, Eff. 3/28/1996 ;--Am. 1998, Act 524, Imd. Eff. 1/12/1999 .