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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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FAMILY CODE |
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Title 3. JUVENILE JUSTICE CODE |
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Chapter 55. PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING CHILDREN WITH MENTAL ILLNESS OR MENTAL RETARDATION |
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Subchapter D. LACK OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONDUCT AS A RESULT OF MENTAL ILLNESS OR MENTAL RETARDATION |
Sec. 55.57. COMMITMENT PROCEEDINGS IN JUVENILE COURT FOR MENTAL ILLNESS
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(a) If the juvenile court initiates commitment proceedings under Section 55.56(1), the prosecuting attorney may file with the juvenile court an application for court-ordered mental health services under Section 574.001, Health and Safety Code. The juvenile court shall:
(1) set a date for a hearing and provide notice as required by Sections 574.005 and 574.006, Health and Safety Code; and
(2) conduct the hearing in accordance with Subchapter C, Chapter 574, Health and Safety Code.
(b) After conducting a hearing under Subsection (a)(2), the juvenile court shall:
(1) if the criteria under Section 574.034, Health and Safety Code, are satisfied, order temporary mental health services; or
(2) if the criteria under Section 574.035, Health and Safety Code, are satisfied, order extended mental health services.