Tennessee § 52-5-402 Determination of substantial likelihood of serious harm

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§ 52-5-402 — Determination of substantial likelihood of serious harm

Tennessee § 52-5-402

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Tenn. Code Ann. § 52-5-402 (2026).

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A person poses a "substantial likelihood of serious harm" for purposes of this title only if:

(1)The person:

(A)Has threatened or attempted suicide or to inflict serious bodily harm on the person;

(B)Has threatened or attempted homicide or other violent behavior;

(C)Has placed others in reasonable fear of violent behavior and serious physical harm to them; or (D) Is unable to avoid severe impairment or injury from specific risks; and (2) There is a substantial likelihood that the harm will occur unless the person is placed under involuntary treatment.

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A person poses a "substantial likelihood of serious harm" for purposes of this title only if: (1) The person: (A) Has threatened or attempted suicide or to inflict serious bodily harm on the person; (B) Has threatened or attempted homicide or other violent behavior; (C) Has placed others in reasonable fear of violent behavior and serious physical harm to them; or (D) Is unable to avoid severe impairment or injury from specific risks; and (2) There is a substantial likelihood that the harm will occur unless the person is placed under involuntary treatment.