Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 56A.451 — NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS

CR § 56A.451Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 56A. RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS · Art. J. REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS BY ATTORNEY REPRESENTING THE STATE

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(a)Not later than the 10th day after the date that an indictment or information is returned against a defendant for an offense, the attorney representing the state shall give to each victim of the offense a written notice containing:

(1)the case number and assigned court for the case;

(2)a brief general statement of each procedural stage in the processing of a criminal case, including bail, plea bargaining, parole restitution, and appeal;

(3)a statement that the attorney representing the state does not represent the victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim;

(4)suggested steps the victim may take if the victim is subjected to threats or intimidation;

(5)the name, address, and phone number of the local victim assistance coordinator; and

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Legislative history

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 206 (S.B. 1401), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2023. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 179 (S.B. 761), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2025. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 365 (H.B. 47), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2025.