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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
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Title 7. MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION |
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Subtitle C. TEXAS MENTAL HEALTH CODE |
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Chapter 573. EMERGENCY DETENTION |
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Subchapter B. JUDGE'S OR MAGISTRATE'S ORDER FOR EMERGENCY APPREHENSION AND DETENTION |
Sec. 573.011. APPLICATION FOR EMERGENCY DETENTION
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(a) An adult may file a written application for the emergency detention of another person.
(b) The application must state:
(1) that the applicant has reason to believe and does believe that the person evidences mental illness;
(2) that the applicant has reason to believe and does believe that the person evidences a substantial risk of serious harm to himself 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) a detailed description of the applicant's relationship to the person whose detention is sought.
(c) The application may be accompanied by any relevant information.