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PCM 236Mandatory

Demand for Hearing

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

This form is used to officially ask the court for a hearing regarding mental health treatment. It allows different people, such as the individual, a hospital director, or a community mental health director, to request that the court hold a hearing.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 330.1455(6), (8)-(11)

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used in situations involving mental health treatment when a hearing is needed because the individual refuses treatment, or when treatment is necessary but the individual cannot agree to voluntary admission.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who can file this form?
The form can be filled out by the individual, a hospital director/designee, the executive director of a community mental health services program, or the director of the hospital where the individual is staying.
What does this form ask the court for?
It asks the court to hold a hearing, and in some cases, it asks the court to order a peace officer to transport the individual to the hospital while waiting for the hearing.

Revision history

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

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