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.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 42.023
JUDGE MAY CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 5.03, eff
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