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Tenn. Code Ann. § 33-6-305: Extended detention after confirmation of initial finding

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  1. TN Code
  2. Title 33
  3. Chapter 6

IF AND ONLY IF (1) another physician examines the person and confirms the determination of the first examining physician under § 33-6-304 within twelve (12) hours after the time the person arrived, AND (2) the person is admitted to an extended observation bed for observation, care, and treatment, THEN (3) the person may be detained under this part for up to seventy-two (72) hours from the time the person arrived at the treatment resource. Acts 2000, ch. 947, § 1; 2002, ch. 730, § 37.

IF AND ONLY IF

(1) another physician examines the person and confirms the determination of the first examining physician under § 33-6-304 within twelve (12) hours after the time the person arrived, AND

(2) the person is admitted to an extended observation bed for observation, care, and treatment, THEN

THEN

(3) the person may be detained under this part for up to seventy-two (72) hours from the time the person arrived at the treatment resource.

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