If the chief officer receives a request for discharge under § 33-6-206 and does not admit the service recipient under chapter 6, part 4 of this title, the chief officer shall release the service recipient, if a child, within twenty-four (24) hours and, if an adult, within twelve (12) hours after receipt of the request or at the time stated in the request, whichever is later.
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