If a licensed public hospital or treatment resource other than a state facility has available suitable accommodations, the court may commit the defendant to the public hospital or treatment resource.
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