Tex. Gov't Code Section 41.111
Training Related to Prosecuting Attorney’s Duty to Disclose Exculpatory and Mitigating Evidence

(a)

Each attorney representing the state in the prosecution of felony and misdemeanor criminal offenses other than Class C misdemeanors shall complete a course of study relating to the duty of a prosecuting attorney to disclose exculpatory and mitigating evidence in a criminal case.

(b)

The court of criminal appeals shall adopt rules relating to the training required by Subsection (a). In adopting the rules, the court shall consult with a statewide association of prosecuting attorneys in the development, provision, and documentation of the required training.

(c)

The rules must:

(1)

require that each attorney, within 180 days of assuming duties as an attorney representing the state described in Subsection (a), shall receive one hour of instruction relating to the duty of a prosecuting attorney to disclose exculpatory and mitigating evidence in a criminal matter;

(2)

require additional training on a schedule or at a time as determined by the court;

(3)

provide that the required training be specific with respect to a prosecuting attorney’s duties regarding the disclosure of exculpatory and mitigating evidence in a criminal case, and must be consistent with case law and the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct; and

(4)

provide for a method of certifying the completion of the training described in Subdivisions (1) and (2).
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1280 (H.B. 1847), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.

Source: Section 41.111 — Training Related to Prosecuting Attorney's Duty to Disclose Exculpatory and Mitigating Evidence, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­41.­htm#41.­111 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

41.001
Qualifications 41.002
Notification of Address 41.003
Admission by Prosecutor 41.004
Acceptance of Reward 41.005
Collection of Money 41.006
Report to Attorney General 41.007
Opinions to County and Precinct Officials 41.008
Record 41.009
Prosecution of Officers Entrusted with Public Funds 41.010
Appointment of Initial District or Criminal District Attorney 41.011
Private Practice in County or District Office 41.012
Liability Insurance 41.013
Compensation of Certain Prosecutors 41.014
Pro Bono Legal Services 41.015
Call to Active Duty Not Vacancy or Absence 41.101
Definition 41.102
Employment of Assistants and Personnel 41.103
Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys 41.104
Bond 41.105
Removal 41.106
Compensation 41.107
Equipment and Supplies 41.108
Gifts and Grants 41.109
Authority of Investigator 41.110
Training Related to Family Violence 41.111
Training Related to Prosecuting Attorney’s Duty to Disclose Exculpatory and Mitigating Evidence 41.201
Eligible Counties 41.202
Transfer by Comptroller 41.203
Amount of Transfer 41.204
Apportionment by Commissioners Court 41.251
Definitions 41.252
Longevity Pay 41.253
Amount 41.254
Limitations on Law Practice 41.255
Funding 41.256
Change in Status 41.257
Accrual of Lifetime Service Credit 41.258
Assistant Prosecutor Supplement Fund and Fair Defense Account 41.301
Definitions 41.302
General Function of Special Prosecution Unit 41.303
Board of Directors 41.304
Executive Board 41.305
Officers 41.306
Membership on Board of Directors or Executive Board Not a Civil Office of Emolument 41.307
Reimbursement for Expenses 41.308
Chief of Special Prosecution Unit 41.309
Election of Counsellor 41.310
Duties of Counsellor 41.351
Definitions 41.352
Payment for Extraordinary Costs of Prosecution
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 41.111’s source at texas​.gov