- (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.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.