Texas statute
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 39.153 — Discovery of property or material from forensic medical examination performed on victim of sexual assault or other sex offense
Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 39: DEPOSITIONS AND DISCOVERY, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 39.153
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 the manner provided by this article, a court shall allow discovery of property or material that constitutes or contains a visual image or a recording that was made as part of a forensic medical examination. (b) The court shall enter a protective order that prohibits copying or dissemination of property or material described by Subsection (a) that is produced to the defendant or the defendant's attorney under Article 39.14 . (c) Any property or material described by Subsection (a) that is produced under Article 39.14 and not offered as and admitted to evidence must either be returned to the state or destroyed at the time of the final disposition of the case.
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