Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 46B.0825 · Subchapter D. PROCEDURES AFTER DETERMINATION OF INCOMPETENCY
ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION WHILE IN CUSTODY OF SHERIFF.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) A sheriff or sheriff's deputy having custody of a defendant for transportation as required by Article 46B.0805 or 46B.082 or during proceedings described by Article 46B.084 shall, according to information available at the time and unless directed otherwise by a physician treating the defendant, ensure that the defendant is provided with the types and dosages of medication prescribed for the defendant.
(b) To the extent funds are appropriated for that purpose, a sheriff is entitled to reimbursement from the state for providing the medication required by Subsection (a).
(c) If the sheriff determines that funds are not available from the state to reimburse the sheriff as provided by Subsection (b), the sheriff is not required to comply with Subsection (a).
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 748 (S.B. 1326), Sec. 23, eff. September 1, 2017.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.46B.htm
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Code of Criminal Procedure
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 46B.0805COMPETENCY RESTORATION EDUCATION SERVICES.Printed as Article 46B.0805 or 46B.082
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 46B.082TRANSPORTATION OF DEFENDANT TO COURT.Printed as Article 46B.0805 or 46B.082
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 46B.084PROCEEDINGS ON RETURN OF DEFENDANT TO COURT.Printed as Article 46B.084
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