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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 56A.308 — CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN RECORDS

CR § 56A.308Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 56A. RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS · Art. G. FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM

Statute text

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(a)In this article, "identifying information" includes information that:
(1)reveals the identity, personal history, or background of a person; or
(2)concerns the victimization of a person.
(b)A communication or record is confidential for purposes of Section 552.101, Government Code, if the communication or record:
(1)contains identifying information regarding a victim who receives a forensic medical examination under Article 56A.303; and
(2)is created by, provided to, or in the control or possession of the department. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 206 (S.B. 1401), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2023.

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 56A.308 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.