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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 56A.157 — CONSIDERATION OF STATEMENT BY COURT

CR § 56A.157Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 56A. RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS · Art. D. VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT

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(a)Before imposing a sentence, a court shall, as applicable, inquire as to whether a victim impact statement has been returned to the attorney representing the state and, if a statement has been returned to the attorney, consider the information provided in the statement.
(b)On inquiry by the sentencing court, the attorney representing the state shall make a copy of the statement available for consideration by the court.

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.157 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.