Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 42A.552

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 42A.552 - Review of Presentence Report

Before imposing a sentence in a state jail felony case in which the judge assesses punishment, the judge shall:

(1) review the presentence report prepared for the defendant under Subchapter F; and
(2) determine whether the best interests of justice require the judge to:
(A) suspend the imposition of the sentence and place the defendant on community supervision; or
(B) order the sentence to be executed in whole or in part as provided by Article 42A.551(d).

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 42A.552

Added by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 770,Sec. 1.01, eff. 1/1/2017.