Texas · Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 46B.080: EXTENSION OF ORDER

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

A court may extend a defendant's competency restoration period by 60 days if the defendant remains incompetent and restoration is likely within that time, with only one extension permitted per offense.

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