Public-domain · open source
OpenJurist

Tex. Health & Safety Code § 462.042

JUDGE'S OR MAGISTRATE'S ORDER FOR EMERGENCY DETENTION

Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 175, eff

(a) An adult may file a written application for emergency detention of a minor or another adult.

(b) The application must state:

(1) that the applicant has reason to believe and does believe that the person who is the subject of the application is a person with a chemical dependency;

(2) that the applicant has reason to believe and does believe that the person evidences a substantial risk of serious harm to the person or others;

(3) a specific description of the risk of harm;

(4) that the applicant has reason to believe and does believe that the risk of harm is imminent unless the person is immediately restrained;

(5) that the applicant's beliefs are derived from specific recent behavior, overt acts, attempts, or threats;

(6) a detailed description of the specific behavior, acts, attempts, or threats; and

(7) the relationship, if any, of the applicant to the person.

(c) The application may be accompanied by any relevant information.

Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.