APPEAL
Known as the Texas Mental Health Code
The act spans §§ 571–580 (237 sections).
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case J.M. v. State (2005)
Most recently applied in J.M. v. State (July 2005)
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 903, Sec. 1.08, eff
(a) A patient may appeal an order under this subchapter in the manner provided by Section 574.070 for an appeal of an order requiring court-ordered mental health services.
(b) An order authorizing the administration of medication regardless of the refusal of the patient is effective pending an appeal of the order.
Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.