Sec. 841.0837. EMERGENCY DETENTION ORDER. The office may issue an emergency detention order for a committed person's immediate apprehension and transportation to an office-designated location for the purpose of:
(1) returning the person to a more restrictive setting following:
(A) a transfer to less restrictive housing and supervision under Section 841.0834; or
(B) a release under Section 841.0836; or
(2) for a recently committed person who is not in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice at the time the commitment order is entered, bringing the person under the supervision of the office.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 34 (S.B. 1576), Sec. 21, eff. September 1, 2017.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 431 (S.B. 906), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 11 - Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators
Chapter 841 - Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators
Subchapter E. Civil Commitment
Section 841.081. Civil Commitment of Predator
Section 841.082. Commitment Requirements
Section 841.0821. Sex Offender Treatment Before Release From Secure Correctional Facility
Section 841.0822. Required Procedures Before Release From Secure Correctional Facility
Section 841.083. Treatment; Supervision
Section 841.0831. Tiered Program
Section 841.0832. Housing Facilities
Section 841.0833. Security and Monitoring; Confidentiality
Section 841.0834. Movement Between Programming Tiers
Section 841.0835. Committed Persons With Special Needs
Section 841.0836. Release From Housing
Section 841.0837. Emergency Detention Order
Section 841.0838. Use of Restraints
Section 841.084. Payment of Costs by Committed Person
Section 841.0845. Notice of Intent Regarding New Residence or Facility