33-6-614 - Findings by qualified mental health professional Release. - Tennessee Statutes

33-6-614. Findings by qualified mental health professional Release.

(a)  The qualified mental health professional shall release the person and notify the court of the basis for the release, if the qualified mental health professional determines that:

     (1)  The person with mental illness or serious emotional disturbance is in compliance with the treatment plan; or

     (2)  The person is out of compliance for good cause, is put in compliance immediately, and can be expected to stay in compliance without further hospitalization.

(b)  The qualified mental health professional shall release the person and notify the court of the basis for the release, if the qualified mental health professional determines that:

     (1)  The person is out of compliance with the treatment plan without good cause;

     (2)  The person can be put in compliance with the treatment plan immediately;

     (3)  The person complies immediately with the treatment plan; and

     (4)  The person can be expected to stay in compliance without further hospitalization.

[Acts 1984, ch. 922, § 28; 1985, ch. 437, §§ 22-25; 1996, ch. 1079, §§ 65, 66; T.C.A., § 33-6-204(d); Acts 2000, ch. 947, § 1.]