Mich. Comp. Laws § 330.1498c: Definitions; P to S.

Sec. 498c.

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:

"Person in loco parentis" means a person who is not the parent or guardian of a minor, but who has either legal custody of a minor or physical custody of a minor and is providing support and care for the minor.

"Suitable for hospitalization" means a determination concerning a minor that all of the following criteria are met:

The minor is a minor requiring treatment.

The minor is in need of hospitalization and is expected to benefit from hospitalization.

An appropriate, less restrictive alternative to hospitalization is not available.