Michigan § 330.1438 - Order of hospitalization; protective custody; transportation; conditions to release after 24 hours.
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§ 330.1438. Order of hospitalization; protective custody; transportation; conditions to release after 24 hours.
If it appears to the court that the individual requires immediate assessment because the individual presents a substantial risk of significant physical or mental harm to themself in the near future or presents a substantial risk of significant physical harm to others in the near future, the court may order the individual hospitalized and may order a peace officer to take the individual into protective custody and transport the individual to a preadmission screening unit designated by the community mental health services program. After the individual is taken into protective custody by a peace officer, the court may, also, order a security transport officer to transport the individual to a preadmission screening unit designated by the community mental health services program. If the preadmission screening unit authorizes hospitalization, the peace officer or security transport officer must transport the individual to a hospital designated by the community mental health services program, unless other arrangements are provided by the preadmission screening unit. If the examinations and clinical certificates of the psychiatrist, and the physician or the licensed psychologist, are not completed within 24 hours after hospitalization, the individual must be released.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 330.1438
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 330.1438 cover?
Section 330.1438 ("Order of hospitalization; protective custody; transportation; conditions to release after 24 hours.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Michigan § 330.1438?
A common citation format is "Michigan Compiled Laws § 330.1438" (Michigan). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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How does Michigan § 330.1438 apply to my situation?
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