If at any time it is determined that the person is no longer in need of immediate observation, care and treatment in accordance with this part and is not in need of involuntary care and treatment in a hospital, the person shall be released unless the person agrees to be admitted to a hospital or treatment resource.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 33 - Mental Health and Substance Abuse and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Chapter 6 - Mental Health Service
Part 3 - Persons With Severe Impairments
§ 33-6-301. “Severe Impairment” Defined
§ 33-6-303. Examination of Person
§ 33-6-304. Detention Following Finding of Severe Impairment
§ 33-6-305. Extended Detention After Confirmation of Initial Finding
§ 33-6-306. Notice of Status and Rights as Service Recipient
§ 33-6-307. Request for Release
§ 33-6-308. Release of Person No Longer in Need of Immediate Care
§ 33-6-309. Admission of Person to Treatment Facility Beyond Seventy-Two Hour Period
§ 33-6-310. Monitoring of Admissions to Ensure Service Recipients' Rights
§ 33-6-311. Service Under This Part Not Substitute for Outpatient Care