Texas statute

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 42A.254 — Inspection by judge; disclosure of contents

Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 42A: COMMUNITY SUPERVISION, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 42A.254

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.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 42A.254Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

The judge may not inspect a presentence report and the contents of the report 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, in writing, authorizes the judge to inspect the report.

Official sources

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 42A.254 (official source deep link)
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