The parent, legal guardian, legal custodian, conservator, spouse, or a responsible relative of the person alleged to be in need of care and treatment, a licensed physician, a licensed psychologist who meets the requirements of § 33-6-427(a), a health or public welfare officer, an officer authorized to make arrests in the state, or the chief officer of a facility that the person is in, may file a complaint to require involuntary care and treatment of a person with mental illness or serious emotional disturbance under this part.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 33 - Mental Health and Substance Abuse and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Chapter 6 - Mental Health Service
Part 5 - Nonemergency Involuntary Admission to Inpatient Treatment
§ 33-6-501. “Substantial Likelihood of Serious Harm” Defined
§ 33-6-502. Prerequisites to Judicial Commitment for Involuntary Care and Treatment
§ 33-6-503. Two (2) Certificates of Need Required — Defendants Under Sixteen (16) Years of Age
§ 33-6-504. Persons Who May File Complaint for Commitment Under This Part
§ 33-6-505. Commitment to State Facility
§ 33-6-506. Commitment to Other Public or Private Facility
§ 33-6-507. Commitment to Contract Facility — Conformance With Contract
§ 33-6-508. Commitment to Non-State Facility Where Third-Party Payment Has Been Arranged
§ 33-6-509. Suitable Accommodations Required
§ 33-6-510. Person Eligible for Care as Armed Forces Veteran