A complaint for commitment shall be sworn and shall show that the defendant is subject to involuntary care and treatment under the commitment statute on which the complaint is based, and shall be accompanied either by a sworn statement by the plaintiff that the defendant has refused to be examined by certifying professionals or by certificates of need as required by the commitment statute showing:
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 33 - Mental Health and Substance Abuse and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Chapter 3 - General Rules Applicable to Service Recipients
Part 6 - Judicial Procedures for Residential Treatment
§ 33-3-601. Application of Part
§ 33-3-602. Contents of Complaint for Commitment
§ 33-3-607. Examination of Defendant — Detention and Release
§ 33-3-608. Attorney — Notification of Representation - Appointment by Court
§ 33-3-611. Transportation to Hearing
§ 33-3-613. Conduct of Hearing
§ 33-3-614. Names of Examining Professionals — Availability to Defendant
§ 33-3-616. Place of Detention
§ 33-3-617. Requisites for Commitment
§ 33-3-619. Commitment to Involuntary Care — Disclosure of Information