Texas Health and Safety Code 462.042 – Judge’s or Magistrate’s Order for Emergency Detention
(a) An adult may file a written application for emergency detention of a minor or another adult.
(b) The application must state:
(1) that the applicant has reason to believe and does believe that the person who is the subject of the application is a person with a chemical dependency;
(2) that the applicant has reason to believe and does believe that the person evidences a substantial risk of serious harm to the person 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) the relationship, if any, of the applicant to the person.
Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 462.042
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) The application may be accompanied by any relevant information.