Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 841.0837: EMERGENCY DETENTION ORDER.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
TITLE 11. CIVIL COMMITMENT OF SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATORS
CHAPTER 841. CIVIL COMMITMENT OF SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATORS
SUBCHAPTER E. CIVIL COMMITMENT

The office may issue an emergency detention order for a committed person's immediate apprehension and transportation to an office-designated location for the purpose of:

(1) returning the person to a more restrictive setting following:

(A) a transfer to less restrictive housing and supervision under Section 841.0834; or

(B) a release under Section 841.0836; or

(2) for a recently committed person who is not in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice at the time the commitment order is entered, bringing the person under the supervision of the office.

Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 34 (S.B. 1576), Sec. 21, eff. September 1, 2017.

Amended by:

Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 431 (S.B. 906), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2021.

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