Date Competency Restoration Period Begins

Art. 46B.0735. DATE COMPETENCY RESTORATION PERIOD BEGINS. The initial restoration period for a defendant under Article 46B.0711, 46B.072, or 46B.073 begins on the later of: (1) the date the defendant is: (A) ordered to participate in an outpatient competency restoration program; or (B) committed to a mental health facility, residential care facility, or jail-based competency restoration program; or (2) the date competency restoration services actually begin. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 936 (S.B. 49), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021.