No defendant may be judicially committed under § 33-5-403 unless the commissioner designates licensed physicians or licensed psychologists designated as health service providers who file in the commitment proceeding two (2) certificates of need for training and treatment certifying that the defendant satisfies the requirements of subdivisions § 33-5-403(1)-(4) and showing the factual foundation for the conclusions on each item.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 33 - Mental Health and Substance Abuse and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Chapter 5 - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services
Part 4 - Forensic Services for Persons With Intellectual Disabilities
§ 33-5-402. Procedure for Commitment of Person Under This Part
§ 33-5-403. Prerequisites to Involuntary Commitment
§ 33-5-404. Finding of Need for Involuntary Commitment by Designated Psychologists
§ 33-5-405. Admission Subject to Availability of Accommodation