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Health and Safety Code §573.011

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In force on Sep 01, 1991 · this text took effect Sep 01, 1991 · same as today's text

APPLICATION FOR EMERGENCY DETENTION

(a) An adult may file a written application for the emergency detention of another person. (b) The application must state: (1) that the applicant has reason to believe and does believe that the person evidences mental illness; (2) that the applicant has reason to believe and does believe that the person evidences a substantial risk of serious harm to himself or others; (3) a specific description of the risk of harm; (4) that the applicant has reason to believe and does believe that the risk of harm is imminent unless the person is immediately restrained; (5) that the applicant's beliefs are derived from specific recent behavior, overt acts, attempts, or threats; (6) a detailed description of the specific behavior, acts, attempts, or threats; and (7) a detailed description of the applicant's relationship to the person whose detention is sought. (c) The application may be accompanied by any relevant information.

History: Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.

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