Pending the probable cause hearing under § 33-6-422, no treatment shall be given that will make the defendant unable to consult with counsel or to prepare a defense in proceedings for involuntary care and treatment. No psychosurgery, convulsive treatments, or insulin treatment shall be undertaken for any psychiatric disorder until an order has been entered, after the § 33-6-422 probable cause hearing in accordance with this part, requiring continued involuntary care and treatment of the defendant.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 33 - Mental Health and Substance Abuse and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Chapter 6 - Mental Health Service
Part 4 - Emergency Involuntary Admission to Inpatient Treatment
§ 33-6-401. Emergency Detention
§ 33-6-402. Detention Without Warrant Authorized
§ 33-6-403. Admission to Treatment Facility
§ 33-6-404. Certificate of Need for Emergency Treatment and Transportation
§ 33-6-408. Admission of Person Already at Treatment Facility
§ 33-6-410. Admission of Detainee to State Facility
§ 33-6-412. Admission of Detainee to Other Private or Local Facility — Payment for Services
§ 33-6-414. Detention for Twenty-Four (24) Hours if Judge Not Available
§ 33-6-415. Treatment Not to Render Defendant Unable to Participate in Probable Cause Hearing
§ 33-6-416. Order of Admission — Notice to Next of Kin or Representative
§ 33-6-417. Release or Transfer Prior to Hearing
§ 33-6-418. Procedure for Probable Cause Hearing
§ 33-6-419. Notice to Court of Legal Representation — Appointment of Counsel
§ 33-6-421. Filing of Certificates of Need
§ 33-6-422. Finding of Probable Cause — Involuntary Commitment for Care for Up to Fifteen (15) Days
§ 33-6-423. Release of Defendant if Findings Not Made by Court