(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.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure
Chapter 46C - Insanity Defense
Subchapter F. Disposition Following Acquittal By
Article 46C.251. Commitment for Evaluation and Treatment; Report
Article 46C.252. Report After Evaluation
Article 46C.253. Hearing on Disposition
Article 46C.254. Effect of Stabilization on Treatment Regimen
Article 46C.255. Trial by Jury
Article 46C.256. Order of Commitment to Inpatient Treatment or Residential Care
Article 46C.257. Order to Receive Outpatient or Community-Based Treatment and Supervision
Article 46C.258. Responsibility of Inpatient or Residential Care Facility
Article 46C.259. Status of Committed Person
Article 46C.260. Transfer of Committed Person to Non-Maximum Security Facility
Article 46C.263. Court-Ordered Outpatient or Community-Based Treatment and Supervision
Article 46C.264. Location of Court-Ordered Outpatient or Community-Based Treatment and Supervision
Article 46C.268. Advance Discharge of Acquitted Person and Termination of Jurisdiction