Section 306.173 - Admission Criteria for an Adolescent Forensic Unit(a) An adolescent forensic unit admits an adolescent only if the adolescent meets the criteria described in a paragraph of this subsection. (1) Condition of probation or parole. The adolescent's admission to an adolescent forensic unit fulfills a condition of probation or parole for a juvenile offense if the adolescent: (A) based on a clinical evaluation, is determined to be in need of specialized mental health treatment in a secure treatment setting to address violent behavior or delinquent conduct;(B) has co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders; or(C) has exhausted available community resources for treatment and has been recommended for admission by the local CRCG.(2) Commitment under Texas Family Code, Chapter 55. The adolescent has been committed to a mental health facility under the Texas Family Code, Chapter 55, Subchapter C or D.(3) Determined manifestly dangerous. The adolescent has been determined manifestly dangerous in accordance with HHSC state hospital policies.(b) An adolescent may not be admitted to an adolescent forensic unit if a physician determines the adolescent has an ID.26 Tex. Admin. Code § 306.173
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 45, Number 20, May 15, 2020, TexReg 3310, eff. 5/20/2020