Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 46B.078

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 46B.078 - Charges Subsequently Dismissed

If the charges pending against a defendant are dismissed, the court that issued the order under Article 46B.0711, 46B.072, or 46B.073 shall send a copy of the order of dismissal to the sheriff of the county in which the court is located and to the head of the facility, the provider of the jail-based competency restoration program, or the provider of the outpatient competency restoration program, as appropriate. On receipt of the copy of the order, the facility or program shall discharge the defendant into the care of the sheriff or sheriff's deputy for transportation in the manner described by Article 46B.082.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 46B.078

Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 748,Sec. 20, eff. 9/1/2017.
Amended by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1307, Sec. 7, eff. 9/1/2007.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 35, Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/2004.