§ 33-6-419. Notice to Court of Legal Representation — Appointment of Counsel
The defendant’s attorney shall notify the court of the representation immediately after accepting it. If the defendant does not employ an attorney, the court shall appoint an attorney to represent the defendant not later than two (2) days after the original detention or three (3) days before the date of the hearing, whichever is earlier. […]
§ 33-6-420. Waiver of Hearing
If the defendant consents in writing to a waiver of hearing, counsel may waive the hearing upon proper notice to the court.
§ 33-6-421. Filing of Certificates of Need
The chief officer shall file with the court, by the time of the probable cause hearing, certificates of need for care and treatment from two (2) licensed physicians or one (1) licensed physician and a psychologist qualified under § 33-6-427(a), certifying that the defendant satisfies the requirements of § 33-6-502(1)-(4), and that if involuntary treatment […]
§ 33-6-422. Finding of Probable Cause — Involuntary Commitment for Care for Up to Fifteen (15) Days
If, after the hearing is waived or is completed and the court has completed its consideration of the evidence, including the certificates of the examining professionals, and any other information relevant to the mental condition of the defendant, the court finds probable cause to believe that the defendant is subject to care and treatment under […]
§ 33-6-413. Notice of Admission to General Sessions Court — Notice of Defendant’s Rights and Status
The chief officer, upon admission of the person, shall notify the judge of the general sessions court where the hospital or treatment resource is located, by telephone or in person, and shall provide the information from the certificates of need and such other information as the court may desire, that is in the possession of […]
§ 33-6-414. Detention for Twenty-Four (24) Hours if Judge Not Available
If the judge is not available and all other provisions of this part have been complied with, the admitting facility may hold the defendant for not more than twenty-four (24) hours pending a court order under § 33-6-413, and the staff may render only necessary emergency treatment.
§ 33-6-415. Treatment Not to Render Defendant Unable to Participate in Probable Cause Hearing
Pending the probable cause hearing under § 33-6-422, no treatment shall be given that will make the defendant unable to consult with counsel or to prepare a defense in proceedings for involuntary care and treatment. No psychosurgery, convulsive treatments, or insulin treatment shall be undertaken for any psychiatric disorder until an order has been entered, […]
§ 33-6-416. Order of Admission — Notice to Next of Kin or Representative
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 […]
§ 33-6-417. Release or Transfer Prior to Hearing
If the defendant is released under § 33-6-705 or this part before the § 33-6-422 hearing, the chief officer shall notify the court that ordered the defendant’s emergency diagnosis, evaluation and treatment. If the defendant is transferred to another facility before the § 33-6-422 hearing, the court shall transfer the hearing to the general sessions […]
§ 33-6-401. Emergency Detention
IF AND ONLY IF a person has a mental illness or serious emotional disturbance, AND the person poses an immediate substantial likelihood of serious harm under § 33-6-501 because of the mental illness or serious emotional disturbance, THEN the person may be detained under § 33-6-402 to obtain examination for certification of need for care […]