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Health and Safety Code §573.011
In force on Dec 28, 2017 · 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.
Source: the Legislature's file server, seen Sep 22, 2018 to Nov 08, 2026.
Every version on file
- Effective Sep 01, 1991 · seen Sep 2018–Nov 2026
Attorney General opinions that cite it
- KP-0206 (Dec 28, 2017): Authority of a magistrate to designate a specific peace officer or law enforceinent agency to execute an emergency detention warrant under subsection 573.012(d) of the Health and Safety Code
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