Health and Safety Code § 841.204

Sec. 841.204. RIGHTS OF COMMITTED PERSON. A committed person for whom an application under Section 841.203 is filed is entitled to: (1) representation by a court-appointed attorney who is knowledgeable about issues to be adjudicated at the hearing; (2) meet with that attorney as soon as is practicable to prepare for the hearing and to discuss any of the committed person's questions or concerns; (3) receive, immediately after the time of the hearing is set, a copy of the application and written notice of the time, place, and date of the hearing; (4) be told, at the time personal notice of the hearing is given, of the committed person's right to a hearing and right to the assistance of an attorney to prepare for the hearing and to answer any questions or concerns; (5) be present at the hearing; (6) request from the court an independent expert; and (7) be notified orally, at the conclusion of the hearing, of the court's determinations of the committed person's capacity and best interests. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 351 (S.B. 1179), Sec. 27, eff. September 1, 2023.