If the court orders the admission of the defendant for diagnosis, evaluation and treatment under § 33-6-413, the chief officer shall give notice of the order to the defendant and by mail or telephone to the parent, legal guardian, legal custodian, conservator, spouse, or adult next of kin of the defendant. The notice shall state specifically the basis for the defendant's detention and the standards for possible future commitment. The notice shall also inform the defendant of the defendant's right to counsel during the course of proceedings for involuntary care and treatment.
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