Section 330.4661. Assistance in preparing objection to hospitalization; submission of objection to court: advocate for objecting minor under age 14.

(1) An individual who is 14 years of age or older shall be assisted in preparing a proper written objection for the court by a person assigned by the hospital director.

(2)    When an objection is complete, the hospital director or his or her designee shall submit it to the court within 24 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

(3)    Upon notification of an objection by an individual under the age of 14, the hospital director or his or her designee shall notify  a  person requested by the individual to ascertain the person's willingness to be an advocate on behalf of the individual and, if so willing, shall notify the probate court of the objection and request the court to determine if the person requested by the individual is suitable to submit an objection to hospitalization on behalf of the individual.

History: 1990 AACS.