A peace officer may take a person into custody without a warrant if the officers has reason to believe that the person has a mental illness, there is substantial risk of serious harm to the person or others unless the person is immediately restrained, or
a. a magistrate orders the custody.
b. the county judge verbally agrees that custody is in the best interest of the patient.
c. the sheriff consents to the custody.
d. there is not sufficient time to obtain a warrant.
Ans: d. there is not sufficient time to obtain a warrant.
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