Texas Statutes
Subchapter B. Raising the Insanity Defense
Article 46C.051. Notice of Intent to Raise Insanity Defense


(b) The notice must:
(1) contain a certification that a copy of the notice has been served on the attorney representing the state; and
(2) be filed at least 20 days before the date the case is set for trial, except as described by Subsection (c).
(c) If before the 20-day period the court sets a pretrial hearing, the defendant shall give notice at the hearing.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.