Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 330.1478 (2026)

Treatment on voluntary basis; aid in obtaining other treatment.

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MENTAL HEALTH CODE

Act 258 of 1974

330.1478 Treatment on voluntary basis; aid in obtaining other treatment.

Sec. 478.

If, upon the discharge of a patient hospitalized by court order or the termination of assisted outpatient treatment to an individual receiving assisted outpatient treatment under this chapter, it is determined that the individual would benefit from the receipt of further treatment, the hospital or provider of assisted outpatient treatment shall offer him or her appropriate treatment on a voluntary basis, or shall aid him or her to obtain treatment from another source.

History: 1974, Act 258, Eff. Nov. 6, 1974 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 593, Eff. Mar. 28, 2019

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1984–1984 · leading case: Teasel v. Dep't of Mental Health, 355 N.W.2d 75 (Mich. 1984).

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Teasel v. Dep't of Mental Health, 355 N.W.2d 75 (Mich. 1984). “800(400)(g); People v McQuillan, 392 Mich 511, 544-545 [ 221 NW2d 569 ] (1974); and, "It is further ordered that defendants’ motion for summary judgment be, and the same is hereby granted, both because plaintiff has an adequate, alternative remedy, see MCL 330.1478; MSA…”

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