Tex. Health & Safety Code Section 571.012
Court Hours; Availability of Judge or Magistrate


The probate court or court having probate jurisdiction shall be open for proceedings under this subtitle during normal business hours. The probate judge or magistrate shall be available at all times at the request of a person apprehended or detained under Chapter 573 (Emergency Detention), or a proposed patient under Chapter 574 (Court-ordered Mental Health Services).
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 485, Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2001.

Source: Section 571.012 — Court Hours; Availability of Judge or Magistrate, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.­571.­htm#571.­012 (accessed Apr. 29, 2024).

Accessed:
Apr. 29, 2024

§ 571.012’s source at texas​.gov