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 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
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