Tenn. Code § 52-5-402

Current through Acts 2023-2024, ch. 1069
Section 52-5-402 - Determination of substantial likelihood of serious harm

A 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.

T.C.A. § 52-5-402

Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 688,s 2, eff. 7/1/2024.