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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 46B.007 — ADMISSIBILITY OF STATEMENTS AND CERTAIN OTHER EVIDENCE

CR § 46B.007Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 46B. INCOMPETENCY TO STAND TRIAL · Art. A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

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A statement made by a defendant during an examination or trial on the defendant's incompetency, the testimony of an expert based on that statement, and evidence obtained as a result of that statement may not be admitted in evidence against the defendant in any criminal proceeding, other than at:
(1)a trial on the defendant's incompetency; or
(2)any proceeding at which the defendant first introduces into evidence a statement, testimony, or evidence described by this article. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 35, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 324 (S.B. 679), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2005.

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 46B.007 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.