The chief officer of a facility in which the defendant is found shall arrange for suitable transportation of the person to the court where the hearing is to be held, except that the sheriff shall provide transportation if the defendant has been committed in connection with criminal charges.
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