Section 81.183 - Motion for Modification of Order for Outpatient Treatment(a) The court that entered an order directing a person to participate in outpatient health services may set a hearing to determine if the order should be modified in a way that is a substantial deviation from the original program of treatment incorporated in the court's order. The court may set the hearing on its own motion, on the motion of a municipal, county, or district attorney at the request of the health authority, on the motion of the attorney general at the request of the department, or at the request of any other interested person.(b) The court shall appoint an attorney to represent the person if a hearing is scheduled. The person shall be given notice of the matters to be considered at the hearing. The notice must comply with the requirements of Section 81.155 for notice before a hearing on an application for court orders for the management of a person with a communicable disease.(c) The hearing shall be held before the court, without a jury, and as prescribed by this chapter. The person shall be represented by an attorney and receive proper notice.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 81.183
Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 242, Sec. 16, eff. 5/23/1997. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1989.