Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 46C.259 · Subchapter F. DISPOSITION FOLLOWING ACQUITTAL BY REASON OF INSANITY: FINDING OF DANGEROUS CONDUCT
STATUS OF COMMITTED PERSON.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
If an acquitted person is committed under this subchapter, the person's status as a patient or resident is governed by Subtitle C or D, Title 7, Health and Safety Code, except that:
(1) transfer to a nonsecure unit is governed by Article 46C.260;
(2) modification of the order to direct outpatient or community-based treatment and supervision is governed by Article 46C.262; and
(3) discharge is governed by Article 46C.268.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
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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.46C.htm
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Code of Criminal Procedure
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 46C.260TRANSFER OF COMMITTED PERSON TO NON-MAXIMUM SECURITY FACILITY.Printed as Article 46C.260
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 46C.262COURT-ORDERED OUTPATIENT OR COMMUNITY-BASED TREATMENT AND SUPERVISION AFTER INPATIENT COMMITMENT.Printed as Article 46C.262
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 46C.268ADVANCE DISCHARGE OF ACQUITTED PERSON AND TERMINATION OF JURISDICTION.Printed as Article 46C.268
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