Texas § CR.42.023 - JUDGE MAY CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING
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§ CR.42.023. JUDGE MAY CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING
JUDGE MAY CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING. Before pronouncing sentence on a defendant convicted of a criminal offense, the judge may consider whether the defendant should be committed for care and treatment under Section 462.081 , Health and Safety Code. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 5.03, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
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