Sec. 462.042. JUDGE'S OR MAGISTRATE'S ORDER FOR EMERGENCY DETENTION. (a) An adult may file a written application for emergency detention of a minor or another adult. (b) The application must state: (1) that the applicant has reason to believe and does believe that the person who is the subject of the application is a person with a chemical dependency; (2) that the applicant has reason to believe and does believe that the person evidences a substantial risk of serious harm to the person or others; (3) a specific description of the risk of harm; (4) that the applicant has reason to believe and does believe that the risk of harm is imminent unless the person is immediately restrained; (5) that the applicant's beliefs are derived from specific recent behavior, overt acts, attempts, or threats; (6) a detailed description of the specific behavior, acts, attempts, or threats; and (7) the relationship, if any, of the applicant to the person. (c) The application may be accompanied by any relevant information.
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