SB0179
01/21/2023
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Tennessee
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Legislation
, Involuntary Medical Treatment (incomplete)
SB0179: Same as HB 508. Creates process for mandatory outpatient treatment; provides that a defendant in such a proceeding has the right to counsel: “If the person does not employ an attorney, then the court shall appoint an attorney to represent the person as soon as possible after the case is docketed.”
Last action (on 01/21/2023): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
