The Probate Court handles cases involving the evaluation and care of individuals alleged to be in need of mental health services. Below you will find links to information about the procedures involved in Mental Health cases, including the process to file a Petition for Mental Health Treatment requesting an individual be transported for an evaluation.

Brochures

For more info, please refer to the following brochures:

• Information for Users of Oakland County Mental Health Division Services

Forms

• Certificate of Legal Counsel/Stipulation/Waiver of Attendance (PEMH 1136)
• Clinical Certificate - PCM 208
• Notification of Noncompliance - PCM 230
• Order After Notice of Noncompliance with Assisted Outpatient Treatment or Combined Hospitalization and Assisted Outpatient Treatment Order - PCM 244
• Order Authorizing Independent Examination - PEMH 1058
• Order and Report on Alternative Mental Health Treatment - PCM 216
• Order Regarding Request to Modify Order for Assisted Outpatient Treatment or Combined Hospitalization and Assisted Outpatient Treatment - PCM 217a
• Petition for Continuing Mental Health Treatment Order - PCM 218a
• Petition for Mental Health Treatment - PCM 201
• Petition for Second Mental Health Treatment Order - PCM 218
• Protected Personal Identifying Information (MC 97)
• Request to Defer Hearing on Commitment - PCM 235
• Notification of Noncompliance Request for Modified Order - PCM 230
• Statement of Services and Order for Payment - Mental Health - PEMH 1092a

General Information

• Independent Evaluators
• Hospital, Contact & Deferral Information List
• Mental Health Fax Cover Sheet