Texas statute
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.202 — Duties of victim assistance coordinator
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.202
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) The victim assistance coordinator designated under Article 56A.201 shall: (1) ensure that a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim is provided the rights granted to victims, guardians, or relatives by Subchapter B; and (2) work closely with appropriate law enforcement agencies, attorneys representing the state, the board, and the judiciary in carrying out the duty described by Subdivision (1). (b) The victim assistance coordinator shall send to a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim a victim impact statement and victims' information booklet described by Article 56A.151 and an application for compensation under Chapter 56B . The victim assistance coordinator shall include an offer to assist in completing the statement and application on request. (c) The victim assistance coordinator, on request, shall explain the possible use and consideration of the victim impact statement at any sentencing or parole hearing of the defendant.
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