Michigan SB1007 requires courts to consider the least restrictive means when appointing guardians for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Michigan SB1007 amends the state's mental health code to ensure that courts consider the least restrictive means when appointing guardians for individuals with developmental disabilities. The bill mandates that guardianship should only be utilized when necessary to protect the individual from neglect, exploitation, and abuse, and should encourage maximum self-reliance and independence. Courts must consider alternatives such as supported decision-making, attorney-in-fact, trustee management, and representative payees before appointing a guardian.

Michigan SB1007 requires courts to consider the least restrictive means when appointing guardians for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Michigan SB1007 amends the state's mental health code to ensure that courts consider the least restrictive means when appointing guardians for individuals with developmental disabilities. The bill mandates that guardianship should only be utilized when necessary to protect the individual from neglect, exploitation, and abuse, and should encourage maximum self-reliance and independence. Courts must consider alternatives such as supported decision-making, attorney-in-fact, trustee management, and representative payees before appointing a guardian.