MI SB0922

Allows individuals age 60 or older, vulnerable adults, or those with developmental disabilities to petition circuit or probate courts for elder and vulnerable adult personal protection orders through independent action, joining a claim, or filing a motion.

Enables courts to restrain or enjoin conduct including assault, threats, firearm possession, harassment, animal abuse, property destruction, and financial exploitation with specific relief provisions for preventing financial exploitation including asset access restrictions and damage awards up to limits in section 8401.

Requires courts to issue orders upon finding reasonable cause that respondent may commit prohibited acts; prohibits mutual orders and permits ex parte orders valid for at least 182 days with respondent right to motion for modification within 14 days.

Mandates law enforcement entry of orders into the law enforcement information network and immediate enforceability statewide; violation by adults subjects respondent to criminal contempt with imprisonment up to 93 days and fines up to $500.

Transfers cases involving wards or protected individuals in existing guardianship or conservatorship proceedings to probate court; excludes unemancipated minors as respondents and subjects minor respondents to juvenile disposition alternatives.