Section 81.170 - Right to Jury(a) A hearing for temporary management must be before the court unless the person or the person's attorney requests a jury.(b) A hearing for extended management must be before a jury unless the person or the person's attorney waives the right to a jury.(c) A waiver of the right to a jury must be in writing, under oath, and signed by the person and the person's attorney.(d) The court may permit a waiver of the right to a jury to be withdrawn for good cause shown. The withdrawal must be made at least seven days before the date on which the hearing is scheduled.(e) A court may not require a jury fee.(f) The jury shall determine if the person is infected with or is reasonably suspected of being infected with a communicable disease that presents a threat to the public health and, if the application is for inpatient treatment, has refused or failed to follow the orders of the health authority. The jury may not make a finding about the type of services to be provided to the person.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 81.170
Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 242, Sec. 9, eff. 5/23/1997. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1989.