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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56B.301 — Award of attorney's fees

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

Part of Chapter 56B: CRIME VICTIMS' COMPENSATION, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56B.301

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. 56B.301Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

(a) As part of an order, the attorney general shall determine and award reasonable attorney's fees commensurate with legal services rendered, to be paid by the state to the attorney representing the claimant or victim. (b) Attorney's fees may be denied on a finding that the claim or appeal is frivolous. (c) An award of attorney's fees is in addition to an award of compensation. (d) Attorney's fees may not be paid to an attorney of a claimant or victim unless an award is made to the claimant or victim.

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