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TX Code Crim Pro art 56A.304 (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.304. Payment of Fees Related to 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 that examination, as applicable, within 120 hours after the sexual assault occurred 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)  certification that the examination was conducted in accordance with the requirements of Article 56A.303(a); 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. 817 (H.B. 2462), Sec. 8 (d)  A health care provider is not entitled to reimbursement under this article unless the forensic medical examination was conducted at the provider by a physician, sexual assault examiner, or sexual assault nurse examiner. Text of subsection as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 822 (H.B. 2706), Sec. 6 (d)  A health care provider is not entitled to reimbursement under this article unless the forensic medical examination was conducted on the premises of the provider by a 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.(f)  A victim of a sexual assault may not be required to pay for:(1)  the forensic portion of the forensic medical examination; or(2)  the evidence collection kit.|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. 8, eff. September 1, 2021.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 822 (H.B. 2706), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2021.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 4.012(b), eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56A.305 (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.305. 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. 7, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56A.306 (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.306. Procedures for Transfer and Preservation of Evidence

(a)  The department, consistent with Chapter 420, Government Code, shall develop procedures for:(1)  the transfer of evidence collected under this subchapter to a crime laboratory or other suitable location designated by the public safety director of the department;(2)  the preservation of the evidence by the entity receiving the evidence; and(3)  the notification of the victim of the offense before a planned destruction of evidence under this article.(b)  Subject to Subsection (c), an entity receiving evidence described by Subsection (a) shall preserve the evidence until the earlier of:(1)  the fifth anniversary of the date on which the evidence was collected; or(2)  the date on which written consent to release the evidence is obtained as provided by Section 420.0735, Government Code.(c)  An entity receiving evidence described by Subsection (a) may destroy the evidence on the expiration of the entity's duty to preserve the evidence under Subsection (b)(1) only if:(1)  the entity provides written notification to the victim of the offense, in a trauma-informed manner, of the decision to destroy the evidence that includes:(A)  detailed instructions on how the victim may make a written objection to the decision, including contact information for the entity; or(B)  a standard form for the victim to complete and return to the entity to make a written objection to the decision; and(2)  a written objection is not received by the entity from the victim before the 91st day after the date on which the entity notifies the victim of the planned destruction of the evidence.(d)  The entity shall document the entity's attempt to notify the victim under Subsection (c).|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. 4.013(a), eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56A.307 (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.307. Procedures for Submission or Collection of Additional Evidence

The department, consistent with Chapter 420, Government Code, may develop procedures regarding the submission or collection of additional evidence of a sexual assault other than through a forensic medical examination as described by Article 56A.303(a).|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. 9, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56A.308 (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.308. Confidentiality of Certain Records

(a)  In this article, "identifying information" includes information that:(1)  reveals the identity, personal history, or background of a person; or(2)  concerns the victimization of a person.(b)  A communication or record is confidential for purposes of Section 552.101, Government Code, if the communication or record:(1)  contains identifying information regarding a victim who receives a forensic medical examination under Article 56A.303(a); and(2)  is created by, provided to, or in the control or possession of the department.|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.309 (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.309. Rules

The attorney general and the department shall each adopt rules as necessary to implement this subchapter.|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.351 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter H. Presence of Advocate or Representative During Forensic Medical Examination or Law Enforcement Interview|Article 56A.351. Presence of Sexual Assault Program Advocate

(a)  Before conducting a forensic medical examination of a victim who consents to the examination for the collection of evidence for an alleged sexual assault, the physician or other medical services personnel conducting the examination shall offer the victim the opportunity to have an advocate from a sexual assault program as defined by Section 420.003, Government Code, be present with the victim during the examination, if the advocate is available at the time of the examination.  The advocate must have completed a sexual assault training program described by Section 420.011(b), Government Code.(b)  An advocate may only provide the victim with:(1)  counseling and other support services; and(2)  information regarding the rights of crime victims under Subchapter B.(c)  Notwithstanding Subsection (a), an advocate and a sexual assault program providing the advocate may not delay or otherwise impede the screening or stabilization of an emergency medical condition.(d)  A sexual assault program providing an advocate shall pay all costs associated with providing the advocate.(e)  Any individual or entity, including a health care facility, that provides an advocate with access under Subsection (a) to a victim consenting to a forensic medical examination is not subject to civil or criminal liability for providing that access.  In this article, "health care facility" includes a hospital licensed under Chapter 241, Health and Safety Code.|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.3515 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter H. Presence of Advocate or Representative During Forensic Medical Examination or Law Enforcement Interview|Article 56A.3515. Presence of Sexual Assault Program Advocate or Other Victim's Representative During Law Enforcement Interview

(a)  Before conducting an investigative interview with a victim reporting a sexual assault, other than a victim who is a minor as defined by Section 101.003, Family Code, the peace officer conducting the interview shall offer the victim the opportunity to have an advocate from a sexual assault program, as defined by Section 420.003, Government Code, be present with the victim during the interview, if the advocate is available at the time of the interview.  The advocate must have completed a sexual assault training program described by Section 420.011(b), Government Code.(b)  If an advocate described by Subsection (a) is not available at the time of the interview, the peace officer conducting the interview shall offer the victim the opportunity to have a crime victim liaison from the law enforcement agency, a peace officer who has completed a sexual assault training program described by Section 420.011(b), Government Code, or a victim's assistance counselor from a state or local agency or other entity be present with the victim during the interview.(b-1)  The peace officer conducting an investigative interview described by Subsection (a) shall make a good faith effort to comply with Subsections (a) and (b), except that the officer's compliance with those subsections may not unreasonably delay or otherwise impede the interview process.(c)  An advocate, liaison, officer, or counselor authorized to be present during an interview under this article may only provide the victim reporting the sexual assault with:(1)  counseling and other support services; and(2)  information regarding the rights of crime victims under Subchapter B.(d)  The advocate, liaison, officer, or counselor and the sexual assault program or other entity providing the advocate, liaison, officer, or counselor may not delay or otherwise impede the interview process.(e)  A sexual assault program providing an advocate under Subsection (a) shall pay all costs associated with providing the advocate.  An entity providing a victim's assistance counselor under Subsection (b) shall pay all costs associated with providing the counselor.(f)  A peace officer or law enforcement agency that provides an advocate, liaison, officer, or counselor with access to a victim reporting a sexual assault is not subject to civil or criminal liability for providing that access.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 649 (H.B. 1172), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56A.352 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter H. Presence of Advocate or Representative During Forensic Medical Examination or Law Enforcement Interview|Article 56A.352. Representative Provided by Penal Institution

(a)  In this article, "penal institution" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.07, Penal Code.(b)  If a victim alleging to have sustained injuries as the victim of a sexual assault was confined in a penal institution at the time of the alleged assault, the penal institution shall provide, at the victim's request, a representative to be present with the victim:(1)  at any forensic medical examination conducted for the purpose of collecting and preserving evidence related to the investigation or prosecution of the alleged assault; and(2)  during an investigative interview conducted by a peace officer in relation to the investigation of the alleged assault.(b-1)  The representative provided by the penal institution under Subsection (b) must:(1)  be approved by the penal institution; and(2)  be a:(A)  psychologist;(B)  sociologist;(C)  chaplain;(D)  social worker;(E)  case manager; or(F)  volunteer who has completed a sexual assault training program described by Section 420.011(b), Government Code.(c)  A representative may only provide the victim with:(1)  counseling and other support services; and(2)  information regarding the rights of crime victims under Subchapter B.(d)  A representative may not delay or otherwise impede:(1)  the screening or stabilization of an emergency medical condition; or(2)  the interview process.|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. 6, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56A.401 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter I. Required Notifications by Law Enforcement Agency|Article 56A.401. Notification of Rights

At the initial contact or at the earliest possible time after the initial contact between a victim of a reported offense and the law enforcement agency having the responsibility for investigating the offense, the agency shall provide the victim a written notice containing:(1)  information about the availability of emergency and medical services, if applicable;(2)  information about the rights of crime victims under Subchapter B;(3)  notice that the victim has the right to receive information regarding compensation to victims of crime as provided by Chapter 56B, including information about:(A)  the costs that may be compensated under that chapter and the amount of compensation, eligibility for compensation, and procedures for application for compensation under that chapter;(B)  the payment for a forensic medical examination under Article 56A.252 for a victim of an alleged sexual assault; and(C)  referral to available social service agencies that may offer additional assistance;(4)  the name, address, and phone number of the law enforcement agency's crime victim liaison;(5)  the name, address, and phone number of the victim assistance coordinator of the office of the attorney representing the state; and(6)  the following statement:"You may call the law enforcement agency's telephone number for the status of the case and information about victims' rights."|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.402 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter I. Required Notifications by Law Enforcement Agency|Article 56A.402. Referral to Sexual Assault Program

(a)  At the time a law enforcement agency provides notice under Article 56A.401, the agency shall provide, if the agency possesses the relevant information:(1)  a referral to a sexual assault program as defined by Section 420.003, Government Code; and(2)  a written description of the services provided by the program.(b)  A sexual assault program may provide a written description of the program's services to a law enforcement agency.|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.451 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter J. Required Notifications by Attorney Representing the State|Article 56A.451. Notification of Rights

(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)  suggested steps the victim may take if the victim is subjected to threats or intimidation;(4)  the name, address, and phone number of the local victim assistance coordinator; and(5)  notification of:(A)  the rights and procedures under this chapter, Chapter 56B, and Subchapter B, Chapter 58;(B)  the right to file a victim impact statement with the office of the attorney representing the state and the department;(C)  the right to receive information regarding compensation to victims of crime as provided by Chapter 56B, including information about:(i)  the costs that may be compensated under that chapter, eligibility for compensation, and procedures for application for compensation under that chapter;(ii)  the payment for a forensic medical examination under Article 56A.252 for a victim of an alleged sexual assault; and(iii)  referral to available social service agencies that may offer additional assistance; and(D)  the right of a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim, as defined by Section 508.117, Government Code, to appear in person before a member of the board as provided by Section 508.153, Government Code.(b)  The brief general statement required by Subsection (a)(2) that describes the plea bargaining stage in a criminal trial must include a statement that:(1)  a victim impact statement provided by a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim will be considered by the attorney representing the state in entering into a plea bargain agreement; and(2)  the judge before accepting a plea bargain agreement is required under Article 26.13(e) to ask:(A)  whether a victim impact statement has been returned to the attorney representing the state;(B)  if a victim impact statement has been returned, for a copy of the statement; and(C)  whether the attorney representing the state has given the victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim notice of the existence and terms of the plea bargain agreement.|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.452 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter J. Required Notifications by Attorney Representing the State|Article 56A.452. Notification of Scheduled Court Proceedings

If requested by the victim, the attorney representing the state, as far as reasonably practical, shall give the victim notice of:(1)  any scheduled court proceedings and changes in that schedule; and(2)  the filing of a request for continuance of a trial setting.|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.453 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter J. Required Notifications by Attorney Representing the State|Article 56A.453. Notification of Plea Bargain Agreement

The attorney representing the state, as far as reasonably practical, shall give a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim notice of the existence and terms of any plea bargain agreement to be presented to 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.454 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter J. Required Notifications by Attorney Representing the State|Article 56A.454. Victim Contact Information

(a)  A victim who receives a notice under Article 56A.451(a) and who chooses to receive other notice under law about the same case must keep the following persons informed of the victim's current address and phone number:(1)  the attorney representing the state; and(2)  the department if the defendant is imprisoned in the department after sentencing.(b)  An attorney representing the state who receives information concerning a victim's current address and phone number shall immediately provide that information to the community supervision and corrections department supervising the defendant, if the defendant is placed on community 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.501 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter K. Notification by Certain Entities of Release or Escape|Article 56A.501. Definitions

In this subchapter:(1)  "Correctional facility" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.07, Penal Code.(2)  "Family violence" has the meaning assigned by Section 71.004, Family Code.|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.502 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims|Subchapter K. Notification by Certain Entities of Release or Escape|Article 56A.502. Applicability

This subchapter applies to a defendant convicted of:(1)  an offense under Title 5, Penal Code, that is punishable as a felony;(2)  an offense described by Section 508.187(a), Government Code, other than an offense described by Subdivision (1); or(3)  an offense involving family violence, stalking, or violation of a protective order or magistrate's order.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021.|