Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 46C.259 — STATUS OF COMMITTED PERSON

CR § 46C.259Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 46C. INSANITY DEFENSE · Art. F. DISPOSITION FOLLOWING ACQUITTAL BY

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If an acquitted person is committed under this subchapter, the person's status as a patient or resident is governed by Subtitle C or D, Title 7, Health and Safety Code, except that:

(1)transfer to a nonsecure unit is governed by Article 46C.260;

(2)modification of the order to direct outpatient or community-based treatment and supervision is governed by Article 46C.262; and

(3)discharge is governed by Article 46C.268.

Legislative history

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