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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.053 — Failure to provide right or service

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

Part of Chapter 56A: RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.053

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. 56A.053Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

(a) A judge, attorney representing the state, peace officer, or law enforcement agency is not liable for a failure or inability to provide a right granted by this subchapter. (b) The failure or inability of any person to provide a right or service granted by this subchapter may not be used by a defendant in a criminal case as a ground for appeal, a ground to set aside the conviction or sentence, or a ground in a habeas corpus petition.

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