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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.157 — Consideration of statement by court

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.157

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.157Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

(a) Before imposing a sentence, a court shall, as applicable, inquire as to whether a victim impact statement has been returned to the attorney representing the state and, if a statement has been returned to the attorney, consider the information provided in the statement. (b) On inquiry by the sentencing court, the attorney representing the state shall make a copy of the statement available for consideration by the court.

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