(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a defendant who is found not guilty by reason of insanity stands acquitted of the offense charged and may not be considered a person charged with an offense.

Text of subsection effective until January 01, 2025

(b) A defendant who is found not guilty by reason of insanity is not considered to be acquitted for purposes of Chapter 55.

Text of subsection effective on January 01, 2025

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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 46C.155

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(b) A defendant who is found not guilty by reason of insanity is not considered to be acquitted for purposes of Chapter 55A.

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