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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
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Title 6. FOOD, DRUGS, ALCOHOL, AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES |
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Subtitle B. ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS |
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Chapter 462. TREATMENT OF CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT PERSONS |
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Subchapter C. EMERGENCY DETENTION |
Sec. 462.048. RIGHTS OF PERSON APPREHENDED OR DETAINED
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(a) A person apprehended or detained under this subchapter has the right:
(1) to be advised of the location of detention, the reasons for the detention, and the fact that detention could result in a longer period of involuntary commitment;
(2) to contact an attorney of the person's choice and to a reasonable opportunity to contact that attorney;
(3) to be transported to the location of apprehension or other suitable place if the person is not admitted for emergency detention, unless the person is arrested or objects to the return;
(4) to be released from a facility as provided by Section 462.047; and
(5) to be advised that communications to a chemical dependency treatment professional may be used in proceedings for further detention.
(b) Within 24 hours after the time of admission, a person apprehended or detained under this subchapter shall be advised, orally, in writing, and in simple, nontechnical terms, of the rights provided by this section.