Sec. 537.
(1) An individual is subject to being returned to a facility if both of the following are true:
(a) The individual was admitted to a facility on an application executed by someone other than himself or herself or by judicial order.
(b) The individual has left the facility without authorization, or has refused a lawful request to return to the facility while on an authorized leave or other authorized absence from the facility.
(2) The facility may notify peace officers that an individual is subject to being returned to the facility. Upon notification, a peace officer shall take the individual into protective custody and return him or her to the facility unless contrary directions have been given by the facility or the responsible community mental health services program.
(3) An opportunity for appeal shall be provided to any individual returned over his or her objection from any authorized leave in excess of 10 days, and the individual shall be notified of his or her right to appeal. In the case of a child less than 13 years of age, the appeal shall be made by his or her parent or guardian.
History: 1974, Act 258, Eff. Nov. 6, 1974 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 290, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 596, Eff. Mar. 28, 2019