Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.156 · Subchapter D. VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT
INSPECTION OF STATEMENT BY COURT; DISCLOSURE OF CONTENTS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
The court may not inspect a victim impact statement until after a finding of guilt or until deferred adjudication community supervision is ordered and the contents of the statement may not be disclosed to any person unless:
(1) the defendant pleads guilty or nolo contendere or is convicted of the offense; or
(2) the defendant authorizes the court in writing to inspect the statement.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.56A.htm
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