Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 330.1460 (2026)

Investigation by counsel; evidence.

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MENTAL HEALTH CODE

Act 258 of 1974

330.1460 Investigation by counsel; evidence.

Sec. 460.

Counsel for the subject of a petition shall be allowed adequate time for investigation of the matters at issue and for preparation, and shall be permitted to present the evidence that counsel believes necessary to a proper disposition of the proceedings, including evidence as to alternatives to hospitalization.

History: 1974, Act 258, Eff. Nov. 6, 1974

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 1985–2018 · 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). “Next, MCL 330.1460 provides as follows: Counsel for the subject of a petition shall be allowed adequate time for investigation of the matters at issue and for preparation, and shall be permitted to present the evidence that counsel believes necessary to a proper disposition of…”

In Re Portus, 371 N.W.2d 871 (Mich. Ct. App. 1985). “The prevention of that testimony conflicts with MCL 330.1460; MSA 14.800(460), which allows such evidence to be presented.”

in Re Charles Frederick Portus (Mich. Ct. App. 2018). “Next, MCL 330.1460 provides as follows: -7- Counsel for the subject of a petition shall be allowed adequate time for investigation of the matters at issue and for preparation, and shall be permitted to present the evidence that counsel believes necessary to a proper disposition…”

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