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If a report submitted under Section 55.54(b) states that a child has a mental illness and that the child meets the commitment criteria for civil commitment under Subtitle C, Title 7, Health and Safety Code, 1 the director of the public or private facility or outpatient center, as appropriate, shall submit to the court two certificates of medical examination for mental illness. On receipt of the certificates, the court shall:
(1) initiate proceedings as provided by Section 55.57 in the juvenile court for commitment of the child under Subtitle C, Title 7, Health and Safety Code; or
(2) refer the child's case as provided by Section 55.58 to the appropriate court for the initiation of proceedings in that court for commitment of the child under Subtitle C, Title 7, Health and Safety Code.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Family Code - FAM § 55.56. Report That Child Has Mental Illness; Initiation of Commitment Proceedings - last updated April 14, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/family-code/fam-sect-55-56.html
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