Mich. Admin. Code R. 330.6022

Current through Vol. 24-19, November 1, 2024
Section R. 330.6022 - Guardianship for minors

Rule 6022.

( 1) When the parent or other guardian of a developmentally and/or intellectually disabled minor in a facility or county program cannot be found after diligent effort or cannot give informed consent on behalf of a minor, facility or program staff may cause or initiate guardianship proceedings under chapter 6 of the act in a manner consistent with provisions of these rules. This provision does not exclude neglect proceedings in a juvenile court.
( 2) In areas where minors are authorized by law to give consent, and a parent does not give consent, or a minor's desire to not involve parents, the capacity of a minor to give informed consent is in doubt, the measures authorized by these rules may be applied to arrange for a guardian to give consent on behalf of a minor.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 330.6022

1979 AC; 2018 MR 16, Eff. 9/6/2018