The defendant's attorney shall notify the court of the representation immediately after accepting it. If the defendant does not employ an attorney, the court shall appoint an attorney to represent the defendant not later than two (2) days after the original detention or three (3) days before the date of the hearing, whichever is earlier. An attorney representing the defendant shall not serve as guardian ad litem. If the court determines that the defendant is not able to understand the nature of the proceedings and cannot communicate with counsel in the conduct of the case, the court may appoint another person to serve as the defendant's guardian ad litem.
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