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TX Code Crim Pro art 46C.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 46C - Insanity Defense|Subchapter C. Court-Ordered Examination and Report|Article 46C.102. Experts: Qualifications

(a)  The court may appoint qualified psychiatrists or psychologists as experts under this chapter.  To qualify for appointment under this subchapter as an expert, a psychiatrist or psychologist must:(1)  as appropriate, be a physician licensed in this state or be a psychologist licensed in this state who has a doctoral degree in psychology; and(2)  have the following certification or training:(A)  as appropriate, certification by:(i)  the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with added or special qualifications in forensic psychiatry; or(ii)  the American Board of Professional Psychology in forensic psychology; or(B)  training consisting of:(i)  at least 24 hours of specialized forensic training relating to incompetency or insanity evaluations; and(ii)  at least eight hours of continuing education relating to forensic evaluations, completed in the 12 months preceding the appointment.(b)  In addition to meeting qualifications required by Subsection (a), to be appointed as an expert a psychiatrist or psychologist must have completed six hours of required continuing education in courses in forensic psychiatry or psychology, as appropriate, in the 24 months preceding the appointment.(c)  A court may appoint as an expert a psychiatrist or psychologist who does not meet the requirements of Subsections (a) and (b) only if exigent circumstances require the court to base the appointment on professional training or experience of the expert that directly provides the expert with a specialized expertise to examine the defendant that would not ordinarily be possessed by a psychiatrist or psychologist who meets the requirements of Subsections (a) and (b).|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 936 (S.B. 49), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 46C.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 46C - Insanity Defense|Subchapter C. Court-Ordered Examination and Report|Article 46C.103. Competency to Stand Trial: Concurrent Appointment

(a)  An expert appointed under this subchapter to examine the defendant with regard to the insanity defense also may be appointed by the court to examine the defendant with regard to the defendant's competency to stand trial under Chapter 46B, if the expert files with the court separate written reports concerning the defendant's competency to stand trial and the insanity defense.(b)  Notwithstanding Subsection (a), an expert may not examine the defendant for purposes of determining the defendant's sanity and may not file a report regarding the defendant's sanity if in the opinion of the expert the defendant is incompetent to proceed.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 46C.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 46C - Insanity Defense|Subchapter C. Court-Ordered Examination and Report|Article 46C.104. Order Compelling Defendant to Submit to Examination

(a)  For the purposes described by this chapter, the court may order any defendant to submit to examination, including a defendant who is free on bail.  If the defendant fails or refuses to submit to examination, the court may order the defendant to custody for examination for a reasonable period not to exceed 21 days.  Custody ordered by the court under this subsection may include custody at a facility operated by the commission.(b)  If a defendant who has been ordered to a facility operated by the commission for examination remains in the facility for a period that exceeds 21 days, the head of that facility shall cause the defendant to be immediately transported to the committing court and placed in the custody of the sheriff of the county in which the committing court is located.  That county shall reimburse the facility for the mileage and per diem expenses of the personnel required to transport the defendant, calculated in accordance with the state travel rules in effect at that time.(c)  The court may not order a defendant to a facility operated by the commission for examination without the consent of the head of that facility.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1212 (S.B. 562), Sec. 13, eff. June 14, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1276 (H.B. 601), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 46C.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 46C - Insanity Defense|Subchapter C. Court-Ordered Examination and Report|Article 46C.105. Reports Submitted by Experts

(a)  A written report of the examination shall be submitted to the court not later than the 30th day after the date of the order of examination.  The court shall provide copies of the report to the defense counsel and the attorney representing the state.(b)  The report must include a description of the procedures used in the examination and the examiner's observations and findings pertaining to the insanity defense.(c)  The examiner shall submit a separate report stating the examiner's observations and findings concerning:(1)  whether the defendant is presently a person with a mental illness and requires court-ordered mental health services under Subtitle C, Title 7, Health and Safety Code; or(2)  whether the defendant is presently a person with mental retardation.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 46C.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 46C - Insanity Defense|Subchapter C. Court-Ordered Examination and Report|Article 46C.106. Compensation of Experts

(a)  The appointed experts shall be paid by the county in which the indictment was returned or information was filed.(b)  The county in which the indictment was returned or information was filed shall reimburse a facility operated by the commission that accepts a defendant for examination under this subchapter for expenses incurred that are determined by the commission to be reasonably necessary and incidental to the proper examination of the defendant.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1212 (S.B. 562), Sec. 14, eff. June 14, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1276 (H.B. 601), Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 46C.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 46C - Insanity Defense|Subchapter C. Court-Ordered Examination and Report|Article 46C.107. Examination by Expert of Defendant's Choice

If a defendant wishes to be examined by an expert of the defendant's own choice, the court on timely request shall provide the examiner with reasonable opportunity to examine the defendant.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 46C.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 46C - Insanity Defense|Subchapter D. Determination of Issue of Defendant's Sanity|Article 46C.151. Determination of Sanity Issue by Jury

(a)  In a case tried to a jury, the issue of the defendant's sanity shall be submitted to the jury only if the issue is supported by competent evidence.  The jury shall determine the issue.(b)  If the issue of the defendant's sanity is submitted to the jury, the jury shall determine and specify in the verdict whether the defendant is guilty, not guilty, or not guilty by reason of insanity.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 46C.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 46C - Insanity Defense|Subchapter D. Determination of Issue of Defendant's Sanity|Article 46C.152. Determination of Sanity Issue by Judge

(a)  If a jury trial is waived and if the issue is supported by competent evidence, the judge as trier of fact shall determine the issue of the defendant's sanity.(b)  The parties may, with the consent of the judge, agree to have the judge determine the issue of the defendant's sanity on the basis of introduced or stipulated competent evidence, or both.(c)  If the judge determines the issue of the defendant's sanity, the judge shall enter a finding of guilty, not guilty, or not guilty by reason of insanity.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 46C.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 46C - Insanity Defense|Subchapter D. Determination of Issue of Defendant's Sanity|Article 46C.153. General Provisions Relating to Determination of Sanity Issue by Judge or Jury

(a)  The judge or jury shall determine that a defendant is not guilty by reason of insanity if:(1)  the prosecution has established beyond a reasonable doubt that the alleged conduct constituting the offense was committed; and(2)  the defense has established by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant was insane at the time of the alleged conduct.(b)  The parties may, with the consent of the judge, agree to both:(1)  dismissal of the indictment or information on the ground that the defendant was insane; and(2)  entry of a judgment of dismissal due to the defendant's insanity.(c)  An entry of judgment under Subsection (b)(2) has the same effect as a judgment stating that the defendant has been found not guilty by reason of insanity.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 46C.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 46C - Insanity Defense|Subchapter D. Determination of Issue of Defendant's Sanity|Article 46C.154. Informing Jury Regarding Consequences of Acquittal

The court, the attorney representing the state, or the attorney for the defendant may not inform a juror or a prospective juror of the consequences to the defendant if a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity is returned.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 46C.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 46C - Insanity Defense|Subchapter D. Determination of Issue of Defendant's Sanity|Article 46C.155. Finding of Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity Considered Acquittal

(a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), a defendant who is found not guilty by reason of insanity stands acquitted of the offense charged and may not be considered a person charged with an offense.(b)  A defendant who is found not guilty by reason of insanity is not considered to be acquitted for purposes of Chapter 55.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 46C.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 46C - Insanity Defense|Subchapter D. Determination of Issue of Defendant's Sanity|Article 46C.156. Judgment

(a)  In each case in which the insanity defense is raised, the judgment must reflect whether the defendant was found guilty, not guilty, or not guilty by reason of insanity.(b)  If the defendant was found not guilty by reason of insanity, the judgment must specify the offense of which the defendant was found not guilty.(c)  If the defendant was found not guilty by reason of insanity, the judgment must reflect the finding made under Article 46C.157.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 46C.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 46C - Insanity Defense|Subchapter D. Determination of Issue of Defendant's Sanity|Article 46C.157. Determination Regarding Dangerous Conduct of Acquitted Person

If a defendant is found not guilty by reason of insanity, the court immediately shall determine whether the offense of which the person was acquitted involved conduct that:(1)  caused serious bodily injury to another person;(2)  placed another person in imminent danger of serious bodily injury; or(3)  consisted of a threat of serious bodily injury to another person through the use of a deadly weapon.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 46C.158 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 46C - Insanity Defense|Subchapter D. Determination of Issue of Defendant's Sanity|Article 46C.158. Continuing Jurisdiction of Dangerous Acquitted Person

If the court finds that the offense of which the person was acquitted involved conduct that caused serious bodily injury to another person, placed another person in imminent danger of serious bodily injury, or consisted of a threat of serious bodily injury to another person through the use of a deadly weapon, the court retains jurisdiction over the acquitted person until either:(1)  the court discharges the person and terminates its jurisdiction under Article 46C.268; or(2)  the cumulative total period of institutionalization and outpatient or community-based treatment and supervision under the court's jurisdiction equals the maximum term provided by law for the offense of which the person was acquitted by reason of insanity and the court's jurisdiction is automatically terminated under Article 46C.269.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 46C.159 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 46C - Insanity Defense|Subchapter D. Determination of Issue of Defendant's Sanity|Article 46C.159. Proceedings Regarding Nondangerous Acquitted Person

If the court finds that the offense of which the person was acquitted did not involve conduct that caused serious bodily injury to another person, placed another person in imminent danger of serious bodily injury, or consisted of a threat of serious bodily injury to another person through the use of a deadly weapon, the court shall proceed under Subchapter E.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 46C.160 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 46C - Insanity Defense|Subchapter D. Determination of Issue of Defendant's Sanity|Article 46C.160. Detention Pending Further Proceedings

(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.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1212 (S.B. 562), Sec. 15, eff. June 14, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1276 (H.B. 601), Sec. 18, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 46C.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 46C - Insanity Defense|Subchapter E. Disposition Following Acquittal by Reason of Insanity: No Finding of Dangerous Conduct|Article 46C.201. Disposition: Nondangerous Conduct

(a)  If the court determines that the offense of which the person was acquitted did not involve conduct that caused serious bodily injury to another person, placed another person in imminent danger of serious bodily injury, or consisted of a threat of serious bodily injury to another person through the use of a deadly weapon, the court shall determine whether there is evidence to support a finding that the person is a person with a mental illness or with mental retardation.(b)  If the court determines that there is evidence to support a finding of mental illness or mental retardation, the court shall enter an order transferring the person to the appropriate court for civil commitment proceedings to determine whether the person should receive court-ordered mental health services under Subtitle C, Title 7, Health and Safety Code, or be committed to a residential care facility to receive mental retardation services under Subtitle D, Title 7, Health and Safety Code.  The court may also order the person:(1)  detained in jail or any other suitable place pending the prompt initiation and prosecution of appropriate civil proceedings by the attorney representing the state or other person designated by the court; or(2)  placed in the care of a responsible person on satisfactory security being given for the acquitted person's proper care and protection.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 46C.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 46C - Insanity Defense|Subchapter E. Disposition Following Acquittal by Reason of Insanity: No Finding of Dangerous Conduct|Article 46C.202. Detention or Release

(a)  Notwithstanding Article 46C.201(b), a person placed in a commission facility pending civil hearing as described by that subsection may be detained only with the consent of the head of the facility and under an Order of Protective Custody issued under Subtitle C or D, Title 7, Health and Safety Code.(b)  If the court does not detain or place the person under Article 46C.201(b), the court shall release the person.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1212 (S.B. 562), Sec. 16, eff. June 14, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1276 (H.B. 601), Sec. 19, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 46C.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 46C - Insanity Defense|Subchapter F. Disposition Following Acquittal By|Article 46C.251. Commitment for Evaluation and Treatment; Report

(a)  The court shall order the acquitted person to be committed for evaluation of the person's present mental condition and for treatment to the facility designated by the commission.  The period of commitment under this article may not exceed 30 days.(b)  The court shall order that:(1)  a transcript of all medical testimony received in the criminal proceeding be prepared as soon as possible by the court reporter and the transcript be forwarded to the facility to which the acquitted person is committed; and(2)  the following information be forwarded to the facility and to the commission:(A)  the complete name, race, and gender of the person;(B)  any known identifying number of the person, including social security number, driver's license number, or state identification number;(C)  the person's date of birth; and(D)  the offense of which the person was found not guilty by reason of insanity and a statement of the facts and circumstances surrounding the alleged offense.(c)  The court shall order that a report be filed with the court under Article 46C.252.(d)  To determine the proper disposition of the acquitted person, the court shall hold a hearing on disposition not later than the 30th day after the date of acquittal.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1212 (S.B. 562), Sec. 17, eff. June 14, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1276 (H.B. 601), Sec. 20, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 46C.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 46C - Insanity Defense|Subchapter F. Disposition Following Acquittal By|Article 46C.252. Report After Evaluation

(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 mental retardation and, if so, whether the mental illness or mental retardation is severe;(2)  whether as a result of any severe mental illness or mental retardation 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;(4)  prospective treatment and supervision options, if any, appropriate for the acquitted person; and(5)  whether any required treatment and supervision can be safely and effectively provided as outpatient or community-based treatment and supervision.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 46C.253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 46C - Insanity Defense|Subchapter F. Disposition Following Acquittal By|Article 46C.253. Hearing on Disposition

(a)  The hearing on disposition shall be conducted in the same manner as a hearing on an application for involuntary commitment under Subtitle C or D, Title 7, Health and Safety Code, except that the use of a jury is governed by Article 46C.255.(b)  At the hearing, the court shall address:(1)  whether the person acquitted by reason of insanity has a severe mental illness or mental retardation;(2)  whether as a result of any mental illness or mental retardation the person is likely to cause serious harm to another; and(3)  whether appropriate treatment and supervision for any mental illness or mental retardation rendering the person dangerous to another can be safely and effectively provided as outpatient or community-based treatment and supervision.(c)  The court shall order the acquitted person committed for inpatient treatment or residential care under Article 46C.256 if the grounds required for that order are established.(d)  The court shall order the acquitted person to receive outpatient or community-based treatment and supervision under Article 46C.257 if the grounds required for that order are established.(e)  The court shall order the acquitted person transferred to an appropriate court for proceedings under Subtitle C or D, Title 7, Health and Safety Code, if the state fails to establish the grounds required for an order under Article 46C.256 or 46C.257 but the evidence provides a reasonable basis for believing the acquitted person is a proper subject for those proceedings.(f)  The court shall order the acquitted person discharged and immediately released if the evidence fails to establish that disposition under Subsection (c), (d), or (e) is appropriate.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.|