RIGHTS OF PERSON APPREHENDED OR DETAINED

(a) A person apprehended or detained under this subchapter has the right: (1) to be advised of the location of detention, the reasons for the detention, and the fact that detention could result in a longer period of involuntary commitment; (2) to contact an attorney of the person's choice and to a reasonable opportunity to contact that attorney; (3) to be transported to the location of apprehension or other suitable place if the person is not admitted for emergency detention, unless the person is arrested or objects to the return; (4) to be released from a facility as provided by Section 462.047; and (5) to be advised that communications to a chemical dependency treatment professional may be used in proceedings for further detention. (b) Within 24 hours after the time of admission, a person apprehended or detained under this subchapter shall be advised, orally, in writing, and in simple, nontechnical terms, of the rights provided by this section.