Tennessee § 33-6-402 - Detention without warrant authorized.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 33-6-402 — Detention without warrant authorized., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-6-402. Detention without warrant authorized.
If an officer authorized to make arrests in the state, a licensed physician, a psychologist authorized under § 33-6-427(a) , or a professional designated by the commissioner under § 33-6-427(b) has reason to believe that a person is subject to detention under § 33-6-401 , then the officer, physician, psychologist, or designated professional may take the person into custody without a civil order or warrant for immediate examination under § 33-6-404 for certification of need for care and treatment. Acts 2000, ch. 947, § 1. Attorney General Opinions. Detention of mentally ill patients, OAG 07-092 (6/11/07), 2007 Tenn. AG LEXIS 92.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 33-6-402
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 33-6-402 cover?
Section 33-6-402 ("Detention without warrant authorized.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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