Principle Criteria
Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
HB 1239 increases the maximum preliminary examination detention period for individuals in mental health protective custody from 48 hours to 120 hours. The extension includes time spent awaiting medical care before examination and permits detentions to be extended to the next business day if the period ends on a weekend or holiday. Judges may further extend detention in cases of hazardous weather or disaster emergencies.
Author (1)
Contact the Author
Rep. Ryan Guillen
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0416
Capitol Office:
CAP 3N.6
E-Mail:
