Texas SB2096 sets a 30-day limit for conducting pretrial hearings after a criminal defendant's competency is restored.
Texas SB2096 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to specify that a pretrial hearing must be conducted within 30 days after a court determines a criminal defendant's competency has been restored. This change does not set a specific period for the final resolution of the criminal case but ensures timely pretrial hearings. The act takes effect on September 1, 2025.
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