Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 46C.051 – Notice of Intent to Raise Insanity Defense
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(a) A defendant planning to offer evidence of the insanity defense must file with the court a notice of the defendant’s intention to offer that evidence.
(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).
Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 46C.051
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(c) If before the 20-day period the court sets a pretrial hearing, the defendant shall give notice at the hearing.