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I NVOLUNTARY C OMMITMENT

PJC 245.2

If you answered “Yes” to Question 2 or Question 3 or Question 6, then answer Question 7. Otherwise, do not answer Question 7. As used in Questions 7 and 8, “clear and convincing evidence” means that measure or degree of proof that produces a firm belief or conviction that the allegations sought to be established are true. QUESTION 7 Do you find by clear and convincing evidence that INITIALS OF PRO POSED PATIENT ’s condition is expected to continue for more than ninety days? Answer “Yes” or “No.” Answer: _______________ If you answered “Yes” to Question 7, then answer Question 8. Otherwise, do not answer Question 8. QUESTION 8 Do you find by clear and convincing evidence that INITIALS OF PRO POSED PATIENT has received court-ordered inpatient mental health services under subtitle C of title 7 of the Texas Health and Safety Code or chapter 46B of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure for at least sixty consecutive days during the preceding twelve months? Answer “Yes” or “No.” Answer: _______________ COMMENT Source. The foregoing questions are based on Tex. Health & Safety Code § 574.035(a), which provides criteria for an order for extended inpatient mental health services. The first sentence of the definition of “clear and convincing evidence” is pre scribed in State v. Addington , 588 S.W.2d 569, 570 (Tex. 1979). The second sentence of that definition as given for questions 1 through 6 is based on Tex. Health & Safety Code § 574.035(e). The definition of “mental illness” is based on Tex. Health & Safety Code § 571.003(14). When question 8 not needed. Question 8 should not be submitted if the pro posed patient has already been subject to an order for extended mental health services. See Tex. Health & Safety Code § 574.035(d).

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