Relating to the time period for conducting a pretrial hearing after a criminal defendant has been restored to competency.
SB 2096 sets a 30-day deadline for courts to hold pretrial hearings after a criminal defendant is restored to competency in Texas. This affects defendants in criminal cases who regain competency during their proceedings. The bill amends Texas law to require that such hearings occur no later than the 30th day following the court's formal determination of restored competency. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.
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Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 7, 2025
Last action Mar 24, 2025
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Mar 24, 2025
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Referred to Criminal Justice
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Mar 24, 2025
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