Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - Article 46C.252. Report After Evaluation
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Art. 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, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.
Article: 46C.157 46C.158 46C.159 46C.160 46C.201 46C.202 46C.251 46C.252 46C.253 46C.254 46C.255 46C.256 46C.257 46C.258 46C.259
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