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From the 80th Legislature
HB 405
Quicker Police Custody for Mentally Ill
Davis, John
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Summary
Allows police to take custody of an individual if a doctor declares that " there is a substantial risk of serious harm to the person or to others unless the person is immediately restrained."Background
Current procedures for police custody of the mentally ill call for a warrant from the County Clerk's office. /1/Resources
/1/ The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center at Houston " Involuntary Commitment Process for Adults"
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