(b) The county in which the indictment was returned or information was filed shall reimburse a facility that accepts a defendant for examination under this chapter for expenses incurred that are reasonably necessary and incidental to the proper examination of the defendant.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 35, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 6.010, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure
Chapter 46B - Incompetency to Stand Trial
Article 46B.021. Appointment of Experts
Article 46B.022. Experts: Qualifications
Article 46B.023. Custody Status
Article 46B.024. Factors Considered in Examination
Article 46B.025. Expert's Report
Article 46B.026. Report Deadline
Article 46B.027. Compensation of Experts; Reimbursement of Facilities