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TX Code Crim Pro art 56A.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter D. Victim Impact Statement|Article 56A.153. Notification to Court Regarding Release of Defendant With Access to Child Victim

If information collected under Article 56A.151(b)(2)(H) indicates the defendant is granted possession of or access to a child victim under court order and the department subsequently imprisons the defendant as a result of the defendant's commission of the offense, the victim services division of the department shall contact the court that issued the order before the department releases the defendant on parole or to mandatory supervision.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56A.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter D. Victim Impact Statement|Article 56A.154. Change of Address

If a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim states on a victim impact statement that the victim, guardian, or relative wants to be notified of parole proceedings, the victim, guardian, or relative must notify the board of any change of address.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56A.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter D. Victim Impact Statement|Article 56A.155. Discovery of Statement

A victim impact statement is subject to discovery under Article 39.14 before the testimony of the victim is taken only if the court determines that the statement contains exculpatory material.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56A.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter D. Victim Impact Statement|Article 56A.156. Inspection of Statement by Court; Disclosure of Contents

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.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56A.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter D. Victim Impact Statement|Article 56A.157. Consideration of Statement by Court

(a)  Before imposing a sentence, a court shall, as applicable, inquire as to whether a victim impact statement has been returned to the attorney representing the state and, if a statement has been returned to the attorney, consider the information provided in the statement.  (b)  On inquiry by the sentencing court, the attorney representing the state shall make a copy of the statement available for consideration by the court.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56A.158 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter D. Victim Impact Statement|Article 56A.158. Defendant Response to Statement

Before sentencing a defendant, a court shall permit the defendant or the defendant's attorney a reasonable period to:(1)  read the victim impact statement, excluding the victim's name, address, and telephone number;(2)  comment on the statement; and(3)  with the approval of the court, introduce testimony or other information alleging a factual inaccuracy in the statement.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56A.159 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter D. Victim Impact Statement|Article 56A.159. Transfer of Statement After Sentencing

(a)  If a court sentences a defendant to a period of community supervision, the attorney representing the state shall forward any victim impact statement received in the case to the community supervision and corrections department supervising the defendant.(b)  If a court sentences a defendant to imprisonment in the department, the court shall attach to the commitment papers the copy of the victim impact statement provided to the court under Article 56A.157(b).|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56A.160 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter D. Victim Impact Statement|Article 56A.160. Survey Plan Regarding Statements

(a)  In this article, "planning body" means the board, the clearinghouse, and the community justice assistance division of the department.(b)  The planning body shall develop a survey plan to maintain statistics on the numbers and types of persons to whom state and local agencies provide victim impact statements during each year.(c)  At intervals specified in the survey plan, the planning body may require any state or local agency to submit the following, in a form prescribed for the reporting of the information:(1)  statistical data on the numbers and types of persons to whom the agency provides victim impact statements; and(2)  any other information required by the planning body.(d)  The form described by Subsection (c) must be designed to:(1)  protect the privacy of persons provided rights under Subchapter B; and(2)  determine whether the selected agency is making a good faith effort to protect the rights of the persons served.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56A.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter E. Victim Assistance Coordinator; Crime Victim Liaison|Article 56A.201. Designation of Victim Assistance Coordinator

The district attorney, criminal district attorney, or county attorney who prosecutes criminal cases shall designate a person to serve as victim assistance coordinator in that jurisdiction.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56A.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter E. Victim Assistance Coordinator; Crime Victim Liaison|Article 56A.202. Duties of Victim Assistance Coordinator

(a)  The victim assistance coordinator designated under Article 56A.201 shall:(1)  ensure that a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim is provided the rights granted to victims, guardians, or relatives by Subchapter B; and(2)  work closely with appropriate law enforcement agencies, attorneys representing the state, the board, and the judiciary in carrying out the duty described by Subdivision (1).(b)  The victim assistance coordinator shall send to a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim a victim impact statement and victims' information booklet described by Article 56A.151 and an application for compensation under Chapter 56B.  The victim assistance coordinator shall include an offer to assist in completing the statement and application on request.(c)  The victim assistance coordinator, on request, shall explain the possible use and consideration of the victim impact statement at any sentencing or parole hearing of the defendant.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56A.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter E. Victim Assistance Coordinator; Crime Victim Liaison|Article 56A.203. Designation of Crime Victim Liaison

Each local law enforcement agency shall designate one person to serve as the agency's crime victim liaison.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56A.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter E. Victim Assistance Coordinator; Crime Victim Liaison|Article 56A.204. Duties of Crime Victim Liaison

(a)  The crime victim liaison designated under Article 56A.203 shall ensure that a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim is provided the rights granted to victims, guardians, or relatives by Articles 56A.051(a)(4), (6), and (9).(b)  Each local law enforcement agency shall consult with the victim assistance coordinator in the office of the attorney representing the state to determine the most effective manner in which the crime victim liaison can perform the duties imposed on the crime victim liaison under this article and, if applicable, Article 56A.205.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56A.205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter E. Victim Assistance Coordinator; Crime Victim Liaison|Article 56A.205. Psychological Counseling for Certain Jurors

(a)  A commissioners court may approve a program in which a crime victim liaison or victim assistance coordinator may offer not more than 10 hours of post-investigation or posttrial psychological counseling for a person who:(1)  serves as a grand juror, alternate grand juror, juror, or alternate juror in a grand jury investigation or criminal trial involving graphic evidence or testimony; and(2)  requests the counseling not later than the 180th day after the date on which the grand jury or jury is dismissed.(b)  The crime victim liaison or victim assistance coordinator may provide the counseling using a provider that assists local criminal justice agencies in providing similar services to victims.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56A.2506 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter F. Forensic Medical Examination of Sexual Assault Victim Reporting Assault|Article 56A.2506. Definition

In this subchapter, "reported sexual assault" means a sexual assault that has been reported to a law enforcement agency.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 817 (H.B. 2462), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56A.2505 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter F. Forensic Medical Examination of Sexual Assault Victim Reporting Assault|Article 56A.2505. Applicability

This subchapter applies to health care providers described by Article 56A.302.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 817 (H.B. 2462), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56A.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter F. Forensic Medical Examination of Sexual Assault Victim Reporting Assault|Article 56A.251. Request for Forensic Medical Examination

(a)  If a sexual assault is reported to a law enforcement agency within 120 hours after the assault, the law enforcement agency, with the consent of the victim of the reported assault, a person authorized to act on behalf of the victim, or an employee of the Department of Family and Protective Services, shall request a forensic medical examination of the victim for use in the investigation or prosecution of the offense.(b)  If a sexual assault is not reported within the period described by Subsection (a) and the victim is a minor as defined by Section 101.003, Family Code, on receiving the consent described by Subsection (a) or the consent described by Section 32.003 or 32.005, Family Code, a law enforcement agency shall request a forensic medical examination of the victim for use in the investigation or prosecution of the offense.(c)  If a sexual assault is not reported within the period described by Subsection (a) and the victim is not a minor as defined by Section 101.003, Family Code, on receiving the consent described by Subsection (a), a law enforcement agency may request a forensic medical examination of a victim of a reported sexual assault for use in the investigation or prosecution of the offense if:(1)  based on the circumstances of the reported assault, the agency believes a forensic medical examination would further that investigation or prosecution; or(2)  after a medical evaluation by a physician, sexual assault examiner, or sexual assault nurse examiner, the physician or examiner notifies the agency that a forensic medical examination should be conducted.(d)  If a sexual assault is reported to a law enforcement agency as provided by Subsection (a), (b), or (c), the law enforcement agency shall document, in the form and manner required by the attorney general, whether the agency requested a forensic medical examination.  The law enforcement agency shall:(1)  provide the documentation of the agency's decision regarding a request for a forensic medical examination to:(A)  the health care provider and the physician, sexual assault examiner, or sexual assault nurse examiner, as applicable, who provides services to the victim that are related to the sexual assault; and(B)  the victim or the person who consented to the forensic medical examination on behalf of the victim; and(2)  maintain the documentation of the agency's decision in accordance with the agency's record retention policies.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 649 (H.B. 1172), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2021.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 649 (H.B. 1172), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2021.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 817 (H.B. 2462), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 4.010(b), eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56A.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter F. Forensic Medical Examination of Sexual Assault Victim Reporting Assault|Article 56A.252. Payment of Costs of Examination

(a)  On application to the attorney general, a health care provider that provides a forensic medical examination to a sexual assault survivor in accordance with this subchapter, or the sexual assault examiner or sexual assault nurse examiner who conducts the examination, as applicable, is entitled to be reimbursed in an amount set by attorney general rule for:(1)  the reasonable costs of the forensic portion of that examination; and(2)  the evidence collection kit.(b)  The application under Subsection (a) must be in the form and manner prescribed by the attorney general and must include:(1)  the documentation of the law enforcement agency's request for the forensic medical examination, as required under Article 56A.251(d); and(2)  a complete and itemized bill of the reasonable costs of the forensic portion of the examination.(c)  A health care provider or a sexual assault examiner or sexual assault nurse examiner, as applicable, who applies for reimbursement under Subsection (a) shall accept reimbursement from the attorney general as payment for the costs unless:(1)  the health care provider or sexual assault examiner or sexual assault nurse examiner, as applicable:(A)  requests, in writing, additional reimbursement from the attorney general; and(B)  provides documentation in support of the additional reimbursement, as reasonably requested by the attorney general; and(2)  the attorney general determines that there is a reasonable justification for additional reimbursement. Text of subsection as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 822 (H.B. 2706), Sec. 2 (d)  A health care provider is not entitled to reimbursement under this article unless the forensic medical examination is conducted on the premises of the provider by a sexual assault examiner or sexual assault nurse examiner. Text of subsection as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 817 (H.B. 2462), Sec. 5 (d)  A health care provider is not entitled to reimbursement under this article unless the forensic medical examination was conducted by a physician, sexual assault examiner, or sexual assault nurse examiner.(e)  On request, the attorney general may provide training to a health care provider regarding the process for applying for reimbursement under this article.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 817 (H.B. 2462), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2021.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 822 (H.B. 2706), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 4.010(c), eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56A.253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter F. Forensic Medical Examination of Sexual Assault Victim Reporting Assault|Article 56A.253. Payment of Costs Related to Testimony

A law enforcement agency or office of the attorney representing the state may pay all costs related to the testimony of a licensed health care professional in a criminal proceeding regarding the results of a forensic medical examination described by Article 56A.251 or the manner in which the examination was performed.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56A.254 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter F. Forensic Medical Examination of Sexual Assault Victim Reporting Assault|Article 56A.254. Payment of Costs for Certain Medical Care

The attorney general may make a payment to or on behalf of an individual for the reasonable costs incurred for medical care provided in accordance with Sections 323.004, 323.053, and 323.054, Health and Safety Code.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 822 (H.B. 2706), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56A.255 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter F. Forensic Medical Examination of Sexual Assault Victim Reporting Assault|Article 56A.255. Payment of Costs of Treatment Not Required

This subchapter does not require a law enforcement agency to pay any costs of treatment for injuries.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56A.256 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter F. Forensic Medical Examination of Sexual Assault Victim Reporting Assault|Article 56A.256. Rules

The attorney general shall adopt rules necessary to implement this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 4.010(a), eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56A.301 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter G. Forensic Medical Examination of Sexual Assault Victim Not Reporting Assault|Article 56A.301. Definitions

In this subchapter:(1)  "Crime laboratory" has the meaning assigned by Article 38.35.(2)  "Department" means the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.(3)  Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 4.011, eff. September 1, 2021.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 4.011, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56A.302 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter G. Forensic Medical Examination of Sexual Assault Victim Not Reporting Assault|Article 56A.302. Applicability

This subchapter applies to the following health care providers that provide diagnosis or treatment services to victims of sexual assault:(1)  a general or special hospital licensed under Chapter 241, Health and Safety Code;(2)  a general or special hospital owned by this state;(3)  an outpatient clinic;(4)  a private physician's office; and(5)  a SAFE program as defined by Section 323.051, Health and Safety Code.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 817 (H.B. 2462), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2021.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 822 (H.B. 2706), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56A.303 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter G. Forensic Medical Examination of Sexual Assault Victim Not Reporting Assault|Article 56A.303. Forensic Medical Examination

(a)  In accordance with Subchapter B, Chapter 420, Government Code, and except as provided by Subsection (b), a health care provider shall conduct a forensic medical examination of a victim of a sexual assault if:(1)  the victim arrives at the provider within 120 hours after the assault occurred;(2)  the victim consents to the examination; and(3)  at the time of the examination the victim has not reported the assault to a law enforcement agency.(b)  If a health care provider does not provide diagnosis or treatment services to victims of sexual assault, the provider shall refer a victim of a sexual assault who seeks a forensic medical examination under Subsection (a) to a health care provider that provides services to those victims.(c)  A victim of a sexual assault may not be required to participate in the investigation or prosecution of an offense as a condition of receiving a forensic medical examination under this article.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 817 (H.B. 2462), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2021.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 822 (H.B. 2706), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2021.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 4.012(a), eff. September 1, 2021.|