Tennessee Statutes
§ 33-6-416 — Order of admission - Notice to next of kin or representative
Tennessee·Title 33
If the court orders the admission of the defendant for diagnosis, evaluation and treatment under § 33-6-413 , the chief officer shall give notice of the order to the defendant and by mail or telephone to the parent, legal guardian, legal custodian, conservator, spouse, or adult next of kin of the defendant. The notice shall state specifically the basis for the defendant's detention and the standards for possible future commitment. The notice shall also inform the defendant of the defendant's right to counsel during the course of proceedings for involuntary care and treatment.
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Related
State v. Simmons
108 S.W.3d 881 (Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee, 2002)
Jessica Abeyta v. HCA Health Services of TN, Inc. d/b/a Parthenon Pavillion
(Court of Appeals of Tennessee, 2012)
State of Tennessee v. Larry D. Simmons and Tyce Renard Jackson
(Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee, 2002)
Legislative History
Acts 2000, ch. 947, § 1.
Nearby Sections
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§ 33-1-101
Title definitions§ 33-1-201
Responsibilities of department - State policy toward mental illness or serious emotional disturbance§ 33-1-202
Statement of values underlying title§ 33-1-203
Principles of service§ 33-1-204
Unnecessary entitlements not created§ 33-1-303
Powers of commissioner§ 33-1-304
Duties of commissioner§ 33-1-308
Interagency agreements§ 33-1-309
Adoption of rules