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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 46C.160 — Detention pending further proceedings

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

Part of Chapter 46C: INSANITY DEFENSE, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 46C.160

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. 46C.160Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

(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.

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