Legal Rights In Tennessee

Summary

In Tennessee, a person can be held involuntarily in a mental institution for up to 15 days for emergency hospitalization and up to 90 days for judicial hospitalization. Judicial hospitalization is court-ordered for those deemed a danger to themselves or others. Emergency hospitalization is immediate and without a court order for imminent danger cases. If bond is paid for release, the jail facility must arrange for the individuals transportation back to jail as soon as possible, though the exact timeline can vary based on transportation and administrative factors.

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My boyfriend was in jail and got sent to a mental institution.
Hello Dekita, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please tell me your location? This will help me provide more accurate information.
Gruetli Laager TN
Hello Dekita, I understand your situation. Could you please specify what kind of legal information you need? Are you looking for information about his rights, the process, or something else?
They are suppose to go pick him up and bring him back to jail. How many days can they hold him in the mental institution for
In Tennessee, the law allows a person to be held involuntarily in a mental institution for a maximum of:
- 15 days for emergency hospitalization.
- 90 days for judicial hospitalization.
This can vary based on the individual's medical condition and the judge's decision.
What is judicial hospitalization
Judicial hospitalization refers to a legal process where a court orders someone to be admitted to a mental health facility for treatment. It's usually used when the person is considered a danger to themselves or others and refuses voluntary admission. This can last up to 90 days in Tennessee.
Ok what is emergency hospitalization
Emergency hospitalization refers to an immediate admission to a mental health facility, without a court order, when a person poses an imminent danger to themselves or others. It can last up to 15 days in Tennessee.
Ok what if someone pays the bond for his release. Does the police have to go pick him up that day
If someone pays the bond for his release, the jail facility is notified. The police or the facility staff should arrange for his transportation back to jail. However, the exact timeline can vary based on various factors such as transportation availability and administrative procedures.
But technically they have to arrange for him to be picked up ASAP right?
Yes, technically, once the bond is paid, the process to release and transport him back to jail should begin immediately. However, the exact timeline can vary due to factors like transportation and administrative procedures.