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Amend CSSB 909 (House Committee Printing) in SECTION 2 as
follows:
(1) In the recital to SECTION 2 (page 3, line 5), between
"(i)," and "(j)", insert "(i-1),".
(2) In added Subsection (i), Section 15, Article 42.12, Code
of Criminal Procedure (page 3, lines 8 and 9), between "may" and
"release", insert ", subject to Subsection (i-1),".
(3) In amended Section 15, Article 42.12, Code of Criminal
Procedure (page 3, between lines 26 and 27), insert the following:
(i-1) The judge may not enter an order releasing a defendant
to a medically suitable placement under Subsection (i) without
holding a hearing and providing to the attorney representing the
state and to the defendant the opportunity to present evidence on
the matter.