If a person ordered to be hospitalized under this part is eligible for hospital care or treatment by the veterans' administration of the United States within this state, the court, upon receipt of a certificate from the veterans' administration showing that facilities are available and that the person is eligible for care or treatment there, may order the person to be placed in the custody of the agency for hospitalization within this state. With respect to those persons the appropriate provisions of § 34-5-118, being a part of the Uniform Veterans' Guardianship Law, shall apply.
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