HOUSE BILL No. 4667 April 23, 1997, Introduced by Reps. Profit, Palamara and Wallace and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 626 (MCL 330.1626). THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT: 1 Sec. 626.(1)Before the appointment of a guardian, the 2 court shall consider the duration of the term of guardianship. 3 The duration of the term shall be indicated in a court order. 4(2) A partial guardian shall not be appointed for a term greater5than 5 years. (3)IF THE TERM OF A GUARDIANSHIP IS LONGER THAN 6 5 YEARS, THE COURT SHALL CONDUCT A REVIEW OF THE GUARDIANSHIP 7 WITHIN 3 YEARS AFTER THE GUARDIAN'S APPOINTMENT AND AT INTERVALS 8 OF NOT MORE THAN 5 YEARS AFTER THE INITIAL REVIEW. At the expira- 9 tion of the term of guardianship, a new petition for guardianship 10 may be filed pursuant to this chapter. 02180'97 * GWH