Involuntary Hospitalization The Probate Court is the court of exclusive jurisdiction over matters involving involuntary hospitalization of persons determined to be mentally ill.
The involuntary hospitalization process begins with the filing of a Petition for Mental Health Treatment with the probate court, alleging that the subject of the petition is a person requiring treatment.
Petitions for mental health treatment should be directed for filing to: mentals@co.genesee.mi.us