SECTION 415.304. Persons Who May and May Not Be Subject to a Hearing to Determine Manifest Dangerousness  


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  • (a) Only an adult or adolescent who is committed by a court of law to a facility (as defined) may be subject to a hearing to determine manifest dangerousness.

    (b) The following persons may not be subject to a hearing to determine manifest dangerousness:

    (1) an adult, adolescent, or child who is voluntarily admitted to a facility (as defined) or who is under an order of protective custody in accordance with the Texas Health and Safety Code, §574.022; and

    (2) a child who is committed by a court of law to a facility (as defined).

Source Note: The provisions of this §415.304 adopted to be effective July 17, 2002, 27 TexReg 6297; amended to be effective July 19, 2011, 36 TexReg 4567