Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 306 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DELIVERY SYSTEM
Subchapter D - MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES-ADMISSION, CONTINUITY, AND DISCHARGE
Division 3 - ADMISSION TO A STATE MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY OR A FACILITY WITH A CONTRACTED PSYCHIATRIC BED-PROVIDER RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 306.173 - Admission Criteria for an Adolescent Forensic Unit

Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code § 306.173

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

(a) An adolescent forensic unit admits an adolescent only if the adolescent meets the criteria described in a paragraph of this subsection.

(1) Condition of probation or parole. The adolescent's admission to an adolescent forensic unit fulfills a condition of probation or parole for a juvenile offense if the adolescent:

(A) based on a clinical evaluation, is determined to be in need of specialized mental health treatment in a secure treatment setting to address violent behavior or delinquent conduct;

(B) has co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders; or

(2) Commitment under Texas Family Code, Chapter 55. The adolescent has been committed to a mental health facility under the Texas Family Code, Chapter 55, Subchapter C or D.

(3) Determined manifestly dangerous. The adolescent has been determined manifestly dangerous in accordance with HHSC state hospital policies.

(b) An adolescent may not be admitted to an adolescent forensic unit if a physician determines the adolescent has an ID.

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