Sec. 55.12. INITIATION OF COMMITMENT PROCEEDINGS. If, after considering all relevant information, the juvenile court determines that evidence exists to support a finding that a child has a mental illness and that the child meets the commitment criteria under Subtitle C, Title 7, Health and Safety Code, the court shall:
(1) initiate proceedings as provided by Section 55.13 to order temporary or extended mental health services, as provided in Subchapter C, Chapter 574, Health and Safety Code; or
(2) refer the child's case as provided by Section 55.14 to the appropriate court for the initiation of proceedings in that court for commitment of the child under Subchapter C, Chapter 574, Health and Safety Code.
Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 1460, ch. 544, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1973. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 262, Sec. 47, eff. May 31, 1995. Redesignated from Family Code Sec. 55.02(a) and amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1477, Sec. 14, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Juvenile Justice Code
Chapter 55 - Proceedings Concerning Children With Mental Illness or Intellectual Disability
Subchapter B. Child With Mental Illness
Section 55.11. Mental Illness Determination; Examination
Section 55.12. Initiation of Commitment Proceedings
Section 55.13. Commitment Proceedings in Juvenile Court
Section 55.14. Referral for Commitment Proceedings
Section 55.15. Standards of Care; Expiration of Court Order for Mental Health Services
Section 55.16. Order for Mental Health Services; Stay of Proceedings
Section 55.17. Mental Health Services Not Ordered; Dissolution of Stay
Section 55.18. Discharge From Mental Health Facility Before Reaching 18 Years of Age