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OSM CODE: NOH
STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY
CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION
NOTICE OF HEARING AND APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY ON OBJECTION TO HOSPITALIZATION OR ADMISSION
FILE NO.
In the matter of
1. This court has received your objection to hospitalization/admission without a hearing and will conduct a hearing to decide whether you need to be in a hospital or center. If this court agrees, you will be allowed to leave. 2. A hearing on your objection will be held at:
Location Date Time Bar no.
before Judge 3. You are entitled to be represented by an attorney. The court has appointed:
Attorney name Address City, state, zip Telephone no. Bar no.
If you desire to employ an attorney of your own choice, you may do so. If you prefer an attorney other than the one appointed for you, and the preferred attorney agrees to accept the employment and notifies the court of his/her appearance on your behalf, the court will replace the attorney now appointed for you. If you feel you are unable to pay for an attorney, and the court agrees, the court will see that your attorney is paid from public funds at the court approved rate. 4. You have the right to be present at the hearing. If you fail to attend the hearing after having an opportunity to meet with your attorney, you will be considered to have waived your right to attend and the hearing may be held without you (except for a judicial admission under MCL 330.1517(3)). 5. For judicial admission only (applies to individuals with developmental disability): You may also ask for an independent medical or psychological evaluation. If you feel you are unable to pay for this, and the court agrees, the court will see that the evaluation is paid for from public funds. You should discuss the need for an independent medical or psychological evaluation with your attorney. 6. For judicial admission only (applies to individuals with developmental disability): You have the right to a jury trial. 7. You should discuss your rights with your attorney.
Date
Deputy probate register/clerk
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PCM 204 (3/05)
NOTICE OF HEARING AND APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY ON OBJECTION TO HOSPITALIZATION OR MCL 330.1475a, MCL 330.1498n, MCL 330.1511 ADMISSION