Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 46C > Subchapter A – General Provisions
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| § 46C.001 | Definitions |
| § 46C.0011 | Facility Designation |
| § 46C.002 | Maximum Period of Commitment Determined by Maximum Term for Offense |
| § 46C.003 | Victim Notification of Release |
Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 46C > Subchapter A - General Provisions
- Appraisal: A determination of property value.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Municipality: means a general-law municipality, home-rule municipality, or special-law municipality. See Texas Local Government Code 1.005
- 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
- Population: means the population shown by the most recent federal decennial census. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Victim Impact Statement: A written or spoken statement by the victim or his or her representative about the physical, emotional, and financial impact of a crime on the victim. The statement is given to the court before sentencing.
- Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005