Texas statute
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 46C.257 — Order to receive outpatient or community-based treatment and supervision
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.257
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.
(a) The court shall order the acquitted person to receive outpatient or community-based treatment and supervision if: (1) the state establishes by clear and convincing evidence that the person: (A) has a severe mental illness or an intellectual disability; and (B) as a result of that mental illness or intellectual disability is likely to cause serious bodily injury to another if the person is not provided with treatment and supervision; and (2) the state fails to establish by clear and convincing evidence that inpatient treatment or residential care is necessary to protect the safety of others. (b) The order of commitment to outpatient or community-based treatment and supervision expires on the first anniversary of the date the order is issued but is subject to renewal as provided by Article 46C.261 .
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