Tennessee § 33-7-104 - Admissions to a state-owned or operated facility.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 33-7-104 — Admissions to a state-owned or operated facility., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-7-104. Admissions to a state-owned or operated facility.
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, all admissions or transfers to a state-owned or operated hospital or treatment resource under this chapter shall be subject to available suitable accommodations as defined in § 33-1-101 , and no admission to a state-owned or operated hospital or treatment resource under this chapter shall occur until the commissioner has designated the state owned or operated facility as having available suitable accommodations; provided, that, if there are no suitable available accommodations at the time of the determination, then the commissioner shall expeditiously find a state-owned or operated hospital or treatment resource to accommodate the person upon the availability of suitable available accommodations. Prior to transporting a defendant for such evaluation and treatment in a department facility, the sheriff or other transportation agent shall determine that the receiving facility has available suitable accommodations. Acts 2009, ch. 531, § 43. Compiler's Notes. For the Preamble to the act concerning the operation and funding of state government and to fund the state budget for the fiscal years beginning on July 1, 2008, and July 1, 2009, please refer to Acts 2009, ch. 531.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 33-7-104
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 33-7-104 cover?
Section 33-7-104 ("Admissions to a state-owned or operated facility.") 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.
How do I cite Tennessee § 33-7-104?
A common citation format is "Tennessee Code Annotated § 33-7-104" (Tennessee). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Tennessee law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Tennessee official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Tennessee attorney.
How does Tennessee § 33-7-104 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Tennessee can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Tennessee.