Sec. 841.0837. EMERGENCY DETENTION ORDER. (a) In this section, "peace officer" has the meaning assigned by Article 2.12, Code of Criminal Procedure.

(b) For the purpose of returning a committed person to a more restrictive setting following a transfer to less restrictive housing and supervision under Section 841.0834 or a release under Section 841.0836, the office may issue an emergency detention order for the person's immediate apprehension and transportation to a location designated by the office.

Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 34 (S.B. 1576), Sec. 21, eff. September 1, 2017.