Sec. 462.047. RELEASE FROM EMERGENCY DETENTION. (a) A person detained under this subchapter shall be released if the facility administrator or the administrator's designee determines at any time during the emergency detention period that one of the criteria prescribed by Section 462.043(b) no longer applies.
(b) If a person is released from emergency detention and is not arrested and does not object, arrangements shall be made to return the person to the location of apprehension or other suitable place.
Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 175, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Food, Drugs, Alcohol, and Hazardous Substances
Subtitle B - Alcohol and Substance Abuse Programs
Chapter 462 - Treatment of Persons With Chemical Dependencies
Subchapter C. Emergency Detention
Section 462.041. Apprehension by Peace Officer Without Warrant
Section 462.042. Judge's or Magistrate's Order for Emergency Detention
Section 462.043. Issuance of Warrant
Section 462.044. Preliminary Examination
Section 462.045. Detention Period
Section 462.046. Information to Be Provided on Admission