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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 46B.111

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

On the filing of a request or motion to determine that the defendant has been restored to competency or on the court’s decision on its own motion to inquire into restoration of competency, the court may appoint disinterested experts to examine the defendant in accordance with Subchapter B.