A judicially committed defendant does not come into the custody of the commissioner until the commissioner determines that the state has an available suitable accommodation and designates a licensed state facility to admit the defendant.
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