Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 46C.252 — REPORT AFTER EVALUATION

CR § 46C.252Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 46C. INSANITY DEFENSE · Art. F. DISPOSITION FOLLOWING ACQUITTAL BY

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(a)The report ordered under Article 46C.251 must be filed with the court as soon as practicable before the hearing on disposition but not later than the fourth day before that hearing.

(b)The report in general terms must describe and explain the procedure, techniques, and tests used in the examination of the person.

(c)The report must address:

(1)whether the acquitted person has a mental illness or an intellectual disability and, if so, whether the mental illness or intellectual disability is severe;

(2)whether as a result of any severe mental illness or intellectual disability the acquitted person is likely to cause serious harm to another;

(3)whether as a result of any impairment the acquitted person is subject to commitment under Subtitle C or D, Title 7, Health and Safety Code;

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Legislative history

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 30 (H.B. 446), Sec. 2.04, eff. September 1, 2023.