COURT REORGANIZATION                                                         S.B. 1038: FLOOR ANALYSIS

Senate Bill 1038 (as reported without amendment) Sponsor: Senator William Van Regenmorter

Committee: Judiciary

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Mental Health Code to replace certain references to the probate court with references to the “family division of circuit court” (family court), which would be established by Senate Bill 1052. (Senate Bill 1052 proposes to give the family court jurisdiction over cases involving the treatment or guardianship of mentally ill or developmentally disabled persons under the Mental Health Code.)

The bill is tie-barred to House Bill 5158 and would apply to actions and proceedings commenced on or after January 1, 1998.

MCL 330.1400 et al.                                                                        Legislative Analyst: P. Affholter

FISCAL IMPACT

Please see FISCAL IMPACT on Senate Bill 1052.

Date Completed: 5-28-96                                                                            Fiscal Analyst: M. Bain

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.