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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 46C.152 — DETERMINATION OF SANITY ISSUE BY JUDGE

CR § 46C.152Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 46C. INSANITY DEFENSE · Art. D. DETERMINATION OF ISSUE OF DEFENDANT'S SANITY

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(a)If a jury trial is waived and if the issue is supported by competent evidence, the judge as trier of fact shall determine the issue of the defendant's sanity.
(b)The parties may, with the consent of the judge, agree to have the judge determine the issue of the defendant's sanity on the basis of introduced or stipulated competent evidence, or both.
(c)If the judge determines the issue of the defendant's sanity, the judge shall enter a finding of guilty, not guilty, or not guilty by reason of insanity.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 46C.152 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.