Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 56A.401 — NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS

CR § 56A.401Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 56A. RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS · Art. I. PEACE OFFICER AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY DUTIES; VICTIM NOTIFICATIONS

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At the initial contact or at the earliest possible time after the initial contact between a victim of a reported offense and the law enforcement agency having the responsibility for investigating the offense, the agency shall provide the victim a written notice containing:

(1)information about the availability of emergency and medical services, if applicable;

(2)information about the rights of crime victims under Subchapter B;

(3)notice that the victim has the right to receive information:

(A)regarding compensation to victims of crime as provided by Chapter 56B, including information relating to the costs that may be compensated under that chapter and the amount of compensation, eligibility for compensation, and procedures for application for compensation under that chapter;

(B)for a victim of a sexual assault, regarding the payment under Subchapter G for a forensic medical examination and for any prescribed continuing medical care that is related to the sexual assault and provided to the victim during the 30-day period following that examination, as provided by Subchapter G; and

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Legislative history

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 206 (S.B. 1401), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2023. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 365 (H.B. 47), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2025.