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Request to Defer Hearing on Commitment

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective September 1, 2023

This form is a request to the court asking to postpone a hearing about commitment. It requires the person filling it out to state they have met with several professionals and agree to a specific treatment plan.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 330.1455(6)

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a person is involved in a commitment hearing and is agreeing to a treatment plan that includes inpatient or outpatient care.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form requires signatures from the patient and a witness or legal counsel. It also lists attendees from the deferral meeting.
What does this form ask the court for?
It asks the court to postpone the hearing for a set amount of time, depending on whether the person is staying in the hospital or receiving outpatient care.
Does filling this out mean the person cannot change their mind?
The form states that the person understands they can refuse the treatment and ask for a court hearing at any time during the deferral period.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2023.

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