2010 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 330 - MENTAL HEALTH CODE
Act 258 of 1974 - MENTAL HEALTH CODE (330.1001 - 330.2106)
258-1974-7 - CHAPTER 7 RIGHTS OF RECIPIENTS OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (330.1700...330.1758)
Section 330.1702 - Receipt of mental health services; rights, benefits, privileges, and competency not affected.

Sec. 702.

(1) The receipt of mental health services, a determination that an individual meets the criteria of a person requiring treatment or for judicial admission, or any form of admission to a facility including by judicial order shall not be used to deprive an individual of his or her rights, benefits, or privileges.

(2) The receipt of mental health services, a determination that an individual meets the criteria of a person requiring treatment or for judicial admission, or any form of admission to a facility including by judicial order does not constitute a determination or adjudication that the individual is incompetent as that term is used in other statutes.

History: 1974, Act 258, Eff. Aug. 6, 1975 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 290, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996