Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. 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.

Source: Article 56A.156 — Inspection of Statement by Court; Disclosure of Contents, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.­56A.­htm#56A.­156 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

56A.001
Definitions 56A.051
General Rights 56A.052
Additional Rights of Victims of Sexual Assault, Indecent Assault, Stalking, or Trafficking 56A.053
Failure to Provide Right or Service 56A.054
Standing 56A.101
Victim Privacy 56A.102
Victim or Witness Discovery Attendance 56A.151
Victim Impact Statement 56A.152
Recommendations to Ensure Submission of Statement 56A.153
Notification to Court Regarding Release of Defendant with Access to Child Victim 56A.154
Change of Address 56A.155
Discovery of Statement 56A.156
Inspection of Statement by Court 56A.157
Consideration of Statement by Court 56A.158
Defendant Response to Statement 56A.159
Transfer of Statement After Sentencing 56A.160
Survey Plan Regarding Statements 56A.201
Designation of Victim Assistance Coordinator 56A.202
Duties of Victim Assistance Coordinator 56A.203
Designation of Crime Victim Liaison 56A.204
Duties of Crime Victim Liaison 56A.205
Psychological Counseling for Certain Jurors 56A.301
Definitions 56A.302
Applicability 56A.304
Payment of Fees Related to Examination 56A.305
Payment of Costs for Certain Medical Care 56A.306
Procedures for Transfer and Preservation of Evidence 56A.307
Procedures for Submission or Collection of Additional Evidence 56A.308
Confidentiality of Certain Records 56A.309
Rules 56A.351
Presence of Sexual Assault Program Advocate 56A.352
Representative Provided by Penal Institution 56A.401
Notification of Rights 56A.403
Duties of Peace Officers Regarding Victims of Sexual Assault 56A.451
Notification of Rights 56A.452
Notification of Scheduled Court Proceedings 56A.453
Notification of Plea Bargain Agreement 56A.454
Victim Contact Information 56A.501
Definitions 56A.502
Applicability 56A.503
Notification of Release or Escape 56A.504
Notification Regarding Defendant Subject to Electronic Monitoring 56A.505
Notification of Right to Notice 56A.506
Victim or Witness Contact Information 56A.507
Time for Notice 56A.0525
Authorized Form of Notifications 56A.0531
Assertion of Rights 56A.551
Definition 56A.552
Notification of Victim 56A.553
Notification of Witness 56A.554
Request for Notification 56A.555
Notice of Transfer from or Return to Custody 56A.601
Database for Defendant Release Information 56A.602
Victim-offender Mediation 56A.603
Clearinghouse Annual Conference 56A.604
Crime Victim Assistance Standards 56A.3045
Payment of Costs Related to Testimony 56A.3515
Presence of Sexual Assault Program Advocate or Other Victim’s Representative During Law Enforcement Interview
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

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