The admissions review committee shall approve continued hospitalization by a vote of at least three (3) of its members. The committee may recommend the person's continued hospitalization for a period not to exceed six (6) months. If the committee does not approve continued hospitalization, the person shall be released, unless, prior to the committee's decision, a petition for judicial hospitalization has been filed under chapter 6, part 5 of this title.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 33 - Mental Health and Substance Abuse and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Chapter 6 - Mental Health Service
Part 2 - Voluntary Admission to Inpatient Treatment
§ 33-6-202. Admission Upon Finding of Need for Hospitalization
§ 33-6-203. Limitations on Admission of Child
§ 33-6-204. Admissions Review Committee — Members — Expenses
§ 33-6-205. Approval of Commitment
§ 33-6-207. Procedure for Release Following Request
§ 33-6-208. Notification of Parent, Guardian or Custodian Prior to Release of Child