Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 46C.257 · Subchapter F. DISPOSITION FOLLOWING ACQUITTAL BY REASON OF INSANITY: FINDING OF DANGEROUS CONDUCT
ORDER TO RECEIVE OUTPATIENT OR COMMUNITY-BASED TREATMENT AND SUPERVISION.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) The court shall order the acquitted person to receive outpatient or community-based treatment and supervision if:
(1) the state establishes by clear and convincing evidence that the person:
(A) has a severe mental illness or an intellectual disability; and
(B) as a result of that mental illness or intellectual disability is likely to cause serious bodily injury to another if the person is not provided with treatment and supervision; and
(2) the state fails to establish by clear and convincing evidence that inpatient treatment or residential care is necessary to protect the safety of others.
(b) The order of commitment to outpatient or community-based treatment and supervision expires on the first anniversary of the date the order is issued but is subject to renewal as provided by Article 46C.261.
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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 30 (H.B. 446), Sec. 2.08, eff. September 1, 2023.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.46C.htm
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