Tex. Health & Safety Code Section 462.063
Prehearing Procedure


(a)

When the application is filed, the court shall set a date for a hearing on the merits of the application to be held within 14 days after the date on which the application is filed. The hearing may not be held during the first three days after the application is filed if the proposed patient or the proposed patient’s attorney objects. The court may grant one or more continuances of the hearing on motion by a party and for good cause shown or on agreement of the parties. However, the hearing shall be held not later than the 30th day after the date on which the original application is filed.

(b)

Immediately after the date for the hearing is set, the clerk shall give written notice of the hearing and a copy of the application to the proposed patient and the proposed patient’s attorney in the manner the court directs.

(c)

The court shall appoint an attorney to represent the proposed patient if the proposed patient does not retain an attorney of the proposed patient’s choice.

(d)

The court shall appoint an attorney for a proposed patient who is a minor, regardless of the ability of the proposed patient or the proposed patient’s family to afford an attorney.

(e)

The court shall allow a court-appointed attorney a reasonable fee for services. The fee shall be collected as costs of the court.
Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 175, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.

Source: Section 462.063 — Prehearing Procedure, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.­462.­htm#462.­063 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

462.001
Definitions
462.002
Filing Requirements
462.003
Inspection of Court Records
462.004
Representation of State
462.005
Costs
462.006
Writ of Habeas Corpus
462.007
Limitation of Liability
462.008
Criminal Penalty
462.009
Consent to Treatment
462.010
Consent to Treatment at Certain Facilities
462.011
Consent to Medication
462.012
Right to Refuse Medication
462.013
Medication Information
462.014
List of Medications
462.015
Outpatient Treatment Services Provided Using Telecommunications or Information Technology
462.021
Voluntary Admission of Adult
462.022
Voluntary Admission of Minor
462.023
Discharge or Release
462.024
Application for Court-ordered Treatment During Voluntary Inpatient Care
462.0025
Court Hours
462.025
Intake, Screening, Assessment, and Admission
462.041
Apprehension by Peace Officer Without Warrant
462.042
Judge’s or Magistrate’s Order for Emergency Detention
462.043
Issuance of Warrant
462.044
Preliminary Examination
462.045
Detention Period
462.046
Information to Be Provided on Admission
462.047
Release from Emergency Detention
462.048
Rights of Person Apprehended or Detained
462.061
Court-ordered Treatment
462.062
Application for Court-ordered Treatment
462.063
Prehearing Procedure
462.064
Certificate of Medical Examination for Chemical Dependency
462.065
Order of Protective Custody
462.066
Probable Cause Hearing and Detention
462.067
Hearing on Application for Court-ordered Treatment
462.068
Release After Hearing
462.069
Court Order and Place of Treatment
462.070
Motion for Modification of Order for Outpatient Treatment
462.071
Order for Temporary Detention
462.072
Modification of Order for Outpatient Services
462.073
Modification of Order for Inpatient Treatment
462.074
Hospitalization Outside Treatment Facility
462.075
Renewal of Order for Court-ordered Treatment
462.076
Appeal
462.077
Pass or Furlough from Inpatient Care
462.078
Return to Facility Under Facility Administrator’s Certificate or Court Order
462.079
Revocation of Furlough
462.080
Release from Court-ordered Treatment
462.081
Commitment by Courts in Criminal Proceedings
462.0731
Outpatient Care in Certain Counties

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 462.063’s source at texas​.gov