Honorable Abel Herrero, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB899 by Perry (Relating to certain rights of victims, guardians of victims, and close relatives of deceased victims in the criminal justice system.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would provide that in capital murder cases, a close relative of the deceased victim or guardian of a victim may decline to be contacted by the defendant/defendant's attorney's victim outreach specialist. The close relative or guardian may designate a victim service provider to receive all communications from any victim outreach specialist. The close relative or guardian may have the attorney representing the state notify the defendant/defendant's attorney of the close relative's or guardian's decisions on these matters.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council