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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 56B.301 — AWARD OF ATTORNEY'S FEES

CR § 56B.301Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 56B. CRIME VICTIMS' COMPENSATION · Art. G. ATTORNEY'S FEES

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(a)As part of an order, the attorney general shall determine and award reasonable attorney's fees commensurate with legal services rendered, to be paid by the state to the attorney representing the claimant or victim.
(b)Attorney's fees may be denied on a finding that the claim or appeal is frivolous.
(c)An award of attorney's fees is in addition to an award of compensation.
(d)Attorney's fees may not be paid to an attorney of a claimant or victim unless an award is made to the claimant or victim.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 56B.301 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.