The hearing shall be held as soon as possible, but not more than twenty (20) days after the complaint was filed, except that the court may continue the hearing for up to ten (10) days for good cause and may continue the hearing for as long as necessary to impanel a jury if the defendant demands a jury trial.
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