Bill > HB2813

This bill modifies the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to enhance victim notification requirements for scheduled court proceedings. Currently, if a victim requests notification, the prosecuting attorney must inform them about court proceedings and any schedule changes. The bill now mandates that prosecutors provide notice at least 60 days before a scheduled proceeding, with specific exceptions for last-minute or emergency court scheduling. If a court sets a proceeding on a date that doesn't allow for the 60-day notice, the prosecutor must notify the victim within five days of scheduling. In emergency or expedited cases, the prosecutor must provide notice as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours after the proceeding is scheduled. The changes will only apply to court proceedings scheduled on or after the bill's effective date (September 1, 2025), ensuring that victims are more consistently and promptly informed about important developments in criminal cases that affect them.

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