Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Article 46B.013
Use of Electronic Broadcast System in Certain Proceedings Under This Chapter

(a)

A hearing may be conducted using an electronic broadcast system as permitted by this chapter and in accordance with the other provisions of this code if:

(1)

written consent to the use of an electronic broadcast system is filed with the court by:

(A)

the defendant or the attorney representing the defendant; and

(B)

the attorney representing the state;

(2)

the electronic broadcast system provides for a simultaneous, compressed full motion video, and interactive communication of image and sound between the judge, the attorney representing the state, the attorney representing the defendant, and the defendant; and

(3)

on request of the defendant or the attorney representing the defendant, the defendant and the attorney representing the defendant are able to communicate privately without being recorded or heard by the judge or the attorney representing the state.

(b)

On the motion of the defendant, the attorney representing the defendant, or the attorney representing the state or on the court’s own motion, the court may terminate an appearance made through an electronic broadcast system at any time during the appearance and require an appearance by the defendant in open court.

(c)

A recording of the communication shall be made and preserved until any appellate proceedings have been concluded. The defendant may obtain a copy of the recording on payment of a reasonable amount to cover the costs of reproduction or, if the defendant is indigent, the court shall provide a copy to the defendant without charging a cost for the copy.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 324 (S.B. 679), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2005.

Source: Article 46B.013 — Use of Electronic Broadcast System in Certain Proceedings Under This Chapter, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.­46B.­htm#46B.­013 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

46B.001
Definitions 46B.002
Applicability 46B.003
Incompetency 46B.004
Raising Issue of Incompetency to Stand Trial 46B.005
Determining Incompetency to Stand Trial 46B.006
Appointment of and Representation by Counsel 46B.007
Admissibility of Statements and Certain Other Evidence 46B.008
Rules of Evidence 46B.009
Time Credits 46B.010
Mandatory Dismissal of Misdemeanor Charges 46B.011
Appeals 46B.012
Compliance with Chapter 46B.013
Use of Electronic Broadcast System in Certain Proceedings Under This Chapter 46B.0021
Facility Designation 46B.021
Appointment of Experts 46B.022
Experts: Qualifications 46B.023
Custody Status 46B.024
Factors Considered in Examination 46B.025
Expert’s Report 46B.026
Report Deadline 46B.027
Compensation of Experts 46B.051
Trial Before Judge or Jury 46B.052
Jury Verdict 46B.053
Procedure After Finding of Competency 46B.054
Uncontested Incompetency 46B.055
Procedure After Finding of Incompetency 46B.071
Options on Determination of Incompetency 46B.072
Release on Bail for Felony or Class a Misdemeanor 46B.073
Commitment for Restoration to Competency 46B.074
Competent Testimony Required 46B.075
Transfer of Defendant to Facility or Program 46B.076
Court’s Order 46B.077
Individual Treatment Program 46B.078
Charges Subsequently Dismissed 46B.079
Notice and Report to Court 46B.080
Extension of Order 46B.081
Return to Court 46B.082
Transportation of Defendant to Court 46B.083
Supporting Commitment Information Provided by Facility or Program 46B.084
Proceedings on Return of Defendant to Court 46B.085
Subsequent Restoration Periods and Extensions of Those Periods Prohibited 46B.086
Court-ordered Medications 46B.0095
Maximum Period of Commitment or Program Participation Determined by Maximum Term for Offense 46B.101
Applicability 46B.102
Civil Commitment Hearing: Mental Illness 46B.103
Civil Commitment Hearing: Intellectual Disability 46B.104
Civil Commitment Placement: Finding of Violence 46B.105
Transfer Following Civil Commitment Placement 46B.106
Civil Commitment Placement: No Finding of Violence 46B.107
Release of Defendant After Civil Commitment 46B.108
Redetermination of Competency 46B.109
Request by Head of Facility or Outpatient Treatment Provider 46B.110
Motion by Defendant, Attorney Representing Defendant, or Attorney Representing State 46B.111
Appointment of Examiners 46B.112
Determination of Restoration with Agreement 46B.113
Determination of Restoration Without Agreement 46B.114
Transportation of Defendant to Court 46B.115
Subsequent Redeterminations of Competency 46B.116
Disposition on Determination of Competency 46B.117
Disposition on Determination of Incompetency 46B.151
Court Determination Related to Civil Commitment 46B.171
Transcripts and Other Records 46B.0711
Release on Bail for Class B Misdemeanor 46B.0735
Date Competency Restoration Period Begins 46B.0755
Procedures on Credible Evidence of Immediate Restoration 46B.0805
Competency Restoration Education Services 46B.0825
Administration of Medication While in Custody of Sheriff 46B.0831
Determination Whether Defendant Is Manifestly Dangerous 46B.1055
Modification of Order Following Inpatient Civil Commitment Placement
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

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