§ 33-6-401. Emergency detention.

TN Code § 33-6-401 (2019) (N/A)
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(1) a person has a mental illness or serious emotional disturbance, AND

(2) the person poses an immediate substantial likelihood of serious harm under § 33-6-501 because of the mental illness or serious emotional disturbance,

(3) the person may be detained under § 33-6-402 to obtain examination for certification of need for care and treatment.