Texas Health and Safety Code 592.155 – Rights of Client
Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 592.155
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
A client for whom an application for an order to authorize the administration of a psychoactive medication is filed is entitled:
(1) to be represented by a court-appointed attorney who is knowledgeable about issues to be adjudicated at the hearing;
(2) to meet with that attorney as soon as is practicable to prepare for the hearing and to discuss any of the client’s questions or concerns;
(3) to 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) to be informed, at the time personal notice of the hearing is given, of the client’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) to be present at the hearing;
(6) to request from the court an independent expert; and
(7) to be notified orally, at the conclusion of the hearing, of the court’s determinations of the client’s capacity and best interest.