The chief officer shall notify the parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian of a service recipient who is a child, before releasing the child. If the chief officer has reason to believe that the child is likely to be dependent and neglected upon release, then the chief officer shall notify the department of children's services before the release.
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