(a) The court that entered an order directing a patient to participate in outpatient care or services may set a hearing to determine if the order should be modified to specifically require inpatient treatment. The court may set the hearing on its own motion, at the request of the person responsible for the care or treatment, or at the request of any other interested person.
(b) The court shall appoint an attorney to represent the patient if a hearing is held. The patient shall be given notice of the matters to be considered at the hearing. The notice must comply with the requirements of § 462.063 for notice before a hearing on court-ordered treatment.

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Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 462.070

  • 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

(c) The hearing shall be held before the court, without a jury, and as prescribed by § 462.067. The patient shall be represented by an attorney and receive proper notice.

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