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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 29.14 — Consideration of impact on certain victims
Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 29: CONTINUANCE, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 29.14
Statutory text current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Texas.
(a) In this article, "victim" means a victim of sexual assault or a victim of assault who is younger than 17 years of age or whose case involves family violence as defined by Section 71.004 , Family Code. (b) On request by the attorney representing the state, a court that considers a motion for continuance on the part of the defendant shall also consider the impact of the continuance on the victim. On request by the attorney representing the state or by counsel for the defendant, the court shall state on the record the reason for granting or denying the continuance.
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