§ 33-6-301. “Severe impairment” defined.

TN Code § 33-6-301 (2019) (N/A)
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(1) As a result of a mental illness or serious emotional disturbance:

(A) Is in danger of serious physical harm resulting from the person's failure to provide for the person's essential human needs of health or safety; or

(B) Manifests severe deterioration in routine functioning evidenced by repeated and escalating loss of cognitive or volitional control over the person's actions; and

(2) Is not receiving care that is essential for the person's health or safety.