Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 330.1453a (2026)

Alternatives to hospitalization; preparation of assessment report.

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MENTAL HEALTH CODE

Act 258 of 1974

330.1453a Alternatives to hospitalization; preparation of assessment report.

Sec. 453a.

Upon receipt of documents described in section 452, the court shall order a report assessing the current availability and appropriateness for the individual of alternatives to hospitalization, including alternatives available following an initial period of court-ordered hospitalization. The report shall be prepared by the community mental health services program, a public or private agency, or another individual found suitable by the court. In deciding which individual or agency should be ordered to prepare the report, the court shall give preference to an agency or individual familiar with the treatment resources in the individual's home community.

History: Add. 1996, Act 588, Imd. Eff. Jan. 21, 1997

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 7 cases (4 in the last 5 years), 2018–2025 · leading case: People v. Portus (In Re Portus), 926 N.W.2d 33 (Mich. Ct. App. 2018).

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People v. Portus (In Re Portus), 926 N.W.2d 33 (Mich. Ct. App. 2018). · cites it 2× “] With respect to the report, § 453a, MCL 330.1453a, provides, in pertinent part, as follows: [T]he court shall order a report assessing the current availability and appropriateness for the individual of alternatives to hospitalization, including alternatives available following…”

in Re Nicholas Mostafa Heidarisafa (Mich. Ct. App. 2019). · cites it 4× “On appeal, respondent argues that the probate court abused its discretion in ordering mental health treatment because there was no indication that, pursuant to MCL 330.1453a and MCR 5.741(A), the probate court received or reviewed the Alternative Treatment Report (ATR) prior to…”

In Re Mat (Mich. Ct. App. 2024). · cites it 3× “” MCL 330.1453a. After reviewing this report, the trial court must: (a) Determine whether a treatment program that is an alternative to hospitalization or that follows an initial period of hospitalization is adequate to meet the individual’s treatment needs and is sufficient to…”

in Re Charles Frederick Portus (Mich. Ct. App. 2018). · cites it 2× “] With respect to the report referenced above, MCL 330.1453a provides in pertinent part as follows: [T]he court shall order a report assessing the current availability and appropriateness for the individual of alternatives to hospitalization, including alternatives available…”

20240215_C367990_33_367990.Opn.Pdf (Mich. Ct. App. 2024). · cites it 2× “Under MCL 330.1453a, the probate court must “order a report assessing the current availability and appropriateness for the individual of alternatives to hospitalization .”

In Re Bsm (Mich. Ct. App. 2023). “” MCL 330.1453a. After reviewing that report, the trial court must perform the following tasks: (a) Determine whether a treatment program that is an alternative to hospitalization or that follows an initial period of hospitalization is adequate to meet the individual’s treatment…”

In Re Kkw (Mich. Ct. App. 2025). “, citing MCL 330.1453a and MCL 330.1469a(1). The probate court must decide (1) whether an alternative treatment program is adequate to meet the individual’s treatment needs, (2) whether an alternative treatment program is sufficient to prevent harm that the individual may…”

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