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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 46C.160 — DETENTION PENDING FURTHER PROCEEDINGS

CR § 46C.160Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 46C. INSANITY DEFENSE · Art. D. DETERMINATION OF ISSUE OF DEFENDANT'S SANITY

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(a)On a determination by the judge or jury that the defendant is not guilty by reason of insanity, pending further proceedings under this chapter, the court may order the defendant detained in jail or any other suitable place for a period not to exceed 14 days.
(b)The court may order a defendant detained in a facility of the commission under this article only with the consent of the head of the facility. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1212 (S.B. 562), Sec. 15, eff. June 14, 2019. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1276 (H.B. 601), Sec. 18, eff. September 1, 2019.

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 46C.160 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.