Texas statute

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 42A.552 — Review of presentence report

Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 42A: COMMUNITY SUPERVISION, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 42A.552

Statutory text current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Texas.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 42A.552Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Before imposing a sentence in a state jail felony case in which the judge assesses punishment, the judge shall: (1) review the presentence report prepared for the defendant under Subchapter F; and (2) determine whether the best interests of justice require the judge to: (A) suspend the imposition of the sentence and place the defendant on community supervision; or (B) order the sentence to be executed in whole or in part as provided by Article 42A.551 (d).

Official sources

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.