Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 46C.160 · Subchapter D. DETERMINATION OF ISSUE OF DEFENDANT'S SANITY
DETENTION PENDING FURTHER PROCEEDINGS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) On a determination by the judge or jury that the defendant is not guilty by reason of insanity, pending further proceedings under this chapter, the court may order the defendant detained in jail or any other suitable place for a period not to exceed 14 days.
(b) The court may order a defendant detained in a facility of the commission under this article only with the consent of the head of the facility.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1212 (S.B. 562), Sec. 15, eff. June 14, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1276 (H.B. 601), Sec. 18, eff. September 1, 2019.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.46C.htm
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