If the court commits a person under this section, the person comes into the commissioner's custody only if the state-owned or operated facility or treatment resource has available suitable accommodations; provided, that, if there are no suitable available accommodations at the time of the determination, then the commissioner shall expeditiously find a state-owned or operated hospital or treatment resource to accommodate the person upon the availability of suitable available accommodations. Prior to transporting a person for such commitment, the sheriff or other transportation agent shall determine that the receiving state-owned or operated facility or treatment resource has available suitable accommodations.
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