Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 46B.0735 — DATE COMPETENCY RESTORATION PERIOD BEGINS

CR § 46B.0735Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 46B. INCOMPETENCY TO STAND TRIAL · Art. D. PROCEDURES AFTER DETERMINATION OF INCOMPETENCY

The initial restoration period for a defendant under Article 46B.0711, 46B.072, or 46B.073 begins on the later of:

(1)the date the defendant is:

(A)ordered to participate in an outpatient competency restoration program; or

(B)committed to a mental health facility, residential care facility, or jail-based competency restoration program; or

(2)the date competency restoration services actually begin.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 936 (S.B. 49), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021.