06/09/2026
It is concerning that Judge Mary Ellen Brennan did not have the facts about whether or not Kelli Bryant was petitioned by Common Ground before confirming her belief that the hospitalization was entirely voluntary and therefore an attempt to evade court. She also did not seem to know Michigan’s mental health code regarding when and how a patient becomes ineligible to leave on their own volition. This is disappointing and raises concern that mental illness is an afterthought by the court.
It doesn’t matter how the defendant’s alleged actions make you feel; having the facts and knowing Michigan residents’ rights is the least the court can do when determining the fate of any person.
Voluntary Patient Rights tool to keep on hand located in the comments.
The Pontiac woman accused of leaving her three children to live in squalor had her bond revoked on Thursday after a judge accused her of her delay tactics following a rescheduling of her trial.
