Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 46C > Subchapter B – Raising the Insanity Defense
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| § 46C.051 | Notice of Intent to Raise Insanity Defense |
| § 46C.052 | Effect of Failure to Give Notice |
Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 46C > Subchapter B - Raising the Insanity Defense
- 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.
- 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.
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Population: means the population shown by the most recent federal decennial census. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005