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TX SB111
TX SB111Relating to certain duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain information subject to disclosure to a defendant.
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Introduced
11/09/2020
11/09/2020
In Committee
04/29/2021
04/29/2021
Crossed Over
04/19/2021
04/19/2021
Passed
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/14/2021
06/14/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to certain duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain information subject to disclosure to a defendant.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to require law enforcement agencies filing a criminal case with the attorney representing the state (i.e., the prosecutor) to provide a written statement acknowledging that all documents, items, and information required to be disclosed to the defendant under Article 39.14 have been disclosed. The bill also requires the law enforcement agency to promptly disclose any additional discoverable information it acquires after the case is filed. The bill aims to ensure that prosecutors have access to all relevant evidence and information required to be shared with the defendant.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/21 (on 06/14/2021)
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