Sec. 144.005. COURT RECORDS CONCERNING ORDER. The court shall seal records concerning an order issued under this chapter and ensure that the court's records are not open for inspection by any person except the former mental patient or on further order of the court after notice to the former mental patient and a finding of good cause. The institution of a suit or bringing of a claim by or on behalf of the former mental patient or the former patient's assignee or insurer constitutes good cause.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1295, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Title 6 - Miscellaneous Provisions
Chapter 144 - Destruction of Certain Records
Section 144.005. Court Records Concerning Order
Section 144.006. Collateral Effects of Order
Section 144.007. Limitation on Certain Lawsuits
Section 144.008. Disclosure of Information Subject to Order; Penalty