MICHIGAN
MEDICAL NEGLECT STATUTES
CIVIL MEDICAL NEGLECT STATUTE
A parent shall not be considered negligent solely for providing spiritual treatment in accordance with legitimate religious beliefs. However, this exemption does not extend to medical cases in which the child’s health is at severe risk or repeal the requirement of child abuse reporting.
Michigan Civil Statute:
A parent or guardian legitimately practicing his religious beliefs who thereby does not provide specified medical treatment for a child, for that reason alone shall not be consi-dered a negligent parent or guardian. This section shall not preclude a court from ordering the provision of medical services or nonmedical remedial services recognized by state law to a child where the child’s health requires it nor does it abrogate the responsibility of a person required to report child abuse or neglect.
Michigan Compiled Laws § 722.634(14)
CRIMINAL MEDICAL NEGLECT STATUTE
There is no religious exemption to criminal liability for parents failing to provide medical care based on faith.
Michigan Criminal Statute:
None