Michigan § 330.1479 - Leaves or absence from hospital; rules; procedures; mandatory discharge; notice.
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§ 330.1479. Leaves or absence from hospital; rules; procedures; mandatory discharge; notice.
All leaves or absences from a hospital, other than release or discharge, and all revocations of leaves and absences under section 408, shall be governed in accordance with rules or procedures established by the department or the hospital; except that a hospital director shall discharge any patient who has been hospitalized subject to an order of continuing hospitalization and who has been on an authorized leave or absence from the hospital for a continuous period of 1 year. Upon such discharge, the hospital director shall notify the court.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 330.1479 cover?
Section 330.1479 ("Leaves or absence from hospital; rules; procedures; mandatory discharge; notice.") 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.
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