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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 33-6-414

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

If the judge is not available and all other provisions of this part have been complied with, the admitting facility may hold the defendant for not more than twenty-four (24) hours pending a court order under § 33-6-413, and the staff may render only necessary emergency treatment.