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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 46C.003 — VICTIM NOTIFICATION OF RELEASE

CR § 46C.003Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 46C. INSANITY DEFENSE · Art. A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Statute text

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If the court issues an order that requires the release of an acquitted person on discharge or on a regimen of outpatient care, the clerk of the court issuing the order, using the information provided on any victim impact statement received by the court under Subchapter D, Chapter 56A or other information made available to the court, shall notify the victim or the victim's guardian or close relative of the release. Notwithstanding Article 56A.156, the clerk of the court may inspect a victim impact statement for the purpose of notification under this article. On request, a victim assistance coordinator may provide the clerk of the court with information or other assistance necessary for the clerk to comply with this article. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 2.18, eff. January 1, 2021.

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 46C.003 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.