(b) A defendant is eligible for community supervision under this article only if:
(1) before the trial begins, the defendant files a written sworn motion with the judge that the defendant has not previously been convicted of a felony in this or any other state; and
(2) the jury enters in the verdict a finding that the information contained in the defendant's motion is true.
(c) If the jury recommends to the judge that the judge place the defendant on community supervision, the judge shall place the defendant on community supervision for any period permitted under Articles 42A.053(d) and (f), as appropriate.
(d) A judge may extend the maximum period of community supervision in the manner provided by Article 42A.753 or 42A.757.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 770 (H.B. 2299), Sec. 1.01, eff. January 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure
Chapter 42A - Community Supervision
Subchapter B. Placement on Community Supervision
Article 42A.052. Modification of Conditions by Supervision Officer or Magistrate
Article 42A.053. Judge-Ordered Community Supervision
Article 42A.054. Limitation on Judge-Ordered Community Supervision
Article 42A.055. Jury-Recommended Community Supervision
Article 42A.056. Limitation on Jury-Recommended Community Supervision
Article 42A.057. Minimum Period of Community Supervision for Certain Burglaries of Vehicles
Article 42A.058. Information Provided to Defendant Placed on Community Supervision