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HB 951, 65th R.S.

Relating to competency of a defendant to stand trial in a criminal proceeding, to the insanity defense to criminal prosecution, and to the examination, transportation, and commitment of mentally ill or mentally retarded defendants.

Last action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Author: Ronald C. Bird
Sponsor: Ray Farabee

Remarks: Subcommittee Members: Hendricks, Chm., Washington, and McFarland - 2/22/77.

Session Law Chapter:
Acts 1977, 65th R.S.,ch. 596, General and Special Laws of Texas

Subjects:
Criminal Procedure--Insanity Defense
Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
Mental Health & Mental Retardation
MENTAL INCOMPETENCY

House Committee: Criminal Jurisprudence ()
Minutes: March 29 1977 | April 5 1977
Senate Committee: Jurisprudence ()

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