Section 330.5043. Objection and appeal of an administrative admission of a minor.

(1) A minor resident informing the facility of a desire to object to his admission shall be assisted by a person assigned by the facility director in properly submitting the objection to the court.

(2)   An individual not less than 13 years of age shall be assisted in preparing a proper written objection for the court and shall be made aware of the appropriate time intervals at which objection shall be made. When the objection is complete, the facility director or his designee shall submit it to the probate court within 24  hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

(3)    Upon notification of an objection by an individual under the age of 13, the facility director or his designee shall notify the probate court of the objection and request the probate court appoint a guardian ad litem for the individual.

History: 1979 AC.