Tex. Health & Safety Code Section 462.064
Certificate of Medical Examination for Chemical Dependency


(a)

A hearing on court-ordered treatment may not be held unless there are on file with the court at least two certificates of medical examination for chemical dependency completed by different physicians each of whom has examined the proposed patient not earlier than the 30th day before the date the final hearing is held.

(b)

If the certificates are not filed with the application, the court may appoint the necessary physicians to examine the proposed patient and file the certificates. The court may order the proposed patient to submit to the examinations and may issue a warrant authorizing a peace officer to take the proposed patient into custody for the examinations.

(c)

A certificate must be dated and signed by the examining physician. The certificate must include:

(1)

the name and address of the examining physician;

(2)

the name and address of the proposed patient;

(3)

the date and place of the examination;

(4)

the period, if any, during which the proposed patient has been under the care of the examining physician;

(5)

an accurate description of the treatment, if any, given by or administered under the direction of the examining physician; and

(6)

the examining physician’s opinions whether the proposed patient is a person with a chemical dependency and:

(A)

is likely to cause serious harm to the person;

(B)

is likely to cause serious harm to others; or

(C)

will continue to suffer abnormal mental, emotional, or physical distress and to deteriorate in ability to function independently if not treated and is unable to make a rational and informed choice as to whether or not to submit to treatment.

(d)

The certificate must include the detailed reason for each of the examining physician’s opinions under this section.

(e)

If the certificates required under this section are not on file at the time set for the hearing on the application, the judge shall dismiss the application and order the immediate release of the proposed patient if that person is not at liberty. If extremely hazardous weather conditions exist or a disaster occurs, the presiding judge or magistrate may by written order made each day extend the period during which the two certificates of medical examination for chemical dependency may be filed, and the person may be detained until 4 p.m. on the first succeeding business day. The written order must declare that an emergency exists because of the weather or the occurrence of a disaster.
Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 175, eff. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 567, Sec. 14, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1170, eff. April 2, 2015.

Source: Section 462.064 — Certificate of Medical Examination for Chemical Dependency, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.­462.­htm#462.­064 (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

§ 462.064’s source at texas​.gov