Texas Mental Health Law
Texas Law for court-ordered drug rehab and involuntary commitment for both addiction and mental health disorders on both an inpatient and outpatient basis.
Chapter 573 Mental Health Code Texas is an order to initiate an involuntary mental health assessment in the State of Texas.
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Chapter 573 Texas
SUBCHAPTER A. APPREHENSION BY PEACE OFFICER OR TRANSPORTATION FOR EMERGENCY DETENTION BY GUARDIAN
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Sec. 573.001. APPREHENSION BY PEACE OFFICER WITHOUT WARRANT.
A peace officer, without a warrant, may take a person into custody if the officer:
State laws are in place to support court-ordered involuntary treatment. Nevertheless, careful planning with a unified approach is essential for successfully using the laws to significantly increase the long term prognosis for your loved one’s recovery. Although we do not provide legal advice, we do provide services to help support the recovery process for all impacted by mental illness and substance abuse throughout the State of Texas.