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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 56A.054 — STANDING

CR § 56A.054Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 56A. RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS · Art. B. CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS

Statute text

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A victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim does not have standing to:
(1)participate as a party in a criminal proceeding; or
(2)contest the disposition of any charge.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021.

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 56A.054 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.