Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 29.14 · Chapter 29. CONTINUANCE
CONSIDERATION OF IMPACT ON CERTAIN VICTIMS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) In this article, "victim" means a victim of sexual assault or a victim of assault who is younger than 17 years of age or whose case involves family violence as defined by Section 71.004, Family Code.
(b) On request by the attorney representing the state, a court that considers a motion for continuance on the part of the defendant shall also consider the impact of the continuance on the victim. On request by the attorney representing the state or by counsel for the defendant, the court shall state on the record the reason for granting or denying the continuance.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 664 (H.B. 2236), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 365 (H.B. 47), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.29.htm
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