Current through Acts 2023-2024, ch. 1069
Section 52-5-402 - Determination of substantial likelihood of serious harmA person poses a "substantial likelihood of serious harm" for purposes of this title only if:
(1) The person:(A) Has threatened or attempted suicide or to inflict serious bodily harm on the person;(B) Has threatened or attempted homicide or other violent behavior;(C) Has placed others in reasonable fear of violent behavior and serious physical harm to them; or(D) Is unable to avoid severe impairment or injury from specific risks; and(2) There is a substantial likelihood that the harm will occur unless the person is placed under involuntary treatment.Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 688,s 2, eff. 7/1/2024.