Texas criminal code — chapter
Chapter 56A: RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS
Chapter 56A of Title 1: CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Statutory text on each section page is current through the legislative session it names.
Sections of Chapter 56A
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.001 — Definitions
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.051 — General rights
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.052 — Additional rights of victims of certain sexual, trafficking, or burglary offenses
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.053 — Failure to provide right or service
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.054 — Standing
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.101 — Victim privacy
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.102 — Victim or witness discovery attendance
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.151 — Victim impact statement; information booklet
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.152 — Recommendations to ensure submission of statement
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.153 — Notification to court regarding release of defendant with access to child victim
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.154 — Change of address
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.155 — Discovery of statement
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.156 — Inspection of statement by court; disclosure of contents
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.157 — Consideration of statement by court
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.158 — Defendant response to statement
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.159 — Transfer of statement after sentencing
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.160 — Survey plan regarding statements
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.201 — Designation of victim assistance coordinator
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.202 — Duties of victim assistance coordinator
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.203 — Designation of crime victim liaison
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.204 — Duties of crime victim liaison
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.205 — Psychological counseling for certain jurors
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.301 — Definitions
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.302 — Applicability
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.303 — Forensic medical examination
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.304 — Payment of fees related to examination
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.305 — Payment of costs for certain medical care
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.306 — Procedures for transfer and preservation of evidence
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.307 — Procedures for submission or collection of additional evidence
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.308 — Confidentiality of certain records
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.309 — Rules
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.351 — Presence of sexual assault program advocate
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.352 — Representative provided by penal institution
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.401 — Notification of rights
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.403 — Duties of peace officers regarding victims of sexual assault
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.451 — Notification of rights
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.452 — Notification of scheduled court proceedings
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.453 — Notification of plea bargain agreement
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.454 — Victim contact information
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.501 — Definition
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.502 — Applicability
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.503 — Notification of release or escape
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.504 — Notification regarding defendant subject to electronic monitoring
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.505 — Notification of right to notice
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.506 — Victim or witness contact information; confidentiality
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.507 — Time for notice
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.0521 — Additional rights of victims of certain family violence offenses, stalking, and violation of protective order or condition of bond
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.0525 — Authorized form of notifications
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.0531 — Assertion of rights
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.551 — Definition
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.552 — Notification of victim
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.553 — Notification of witness
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.554 — Request for notification; change of address
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.555 — Notice of transfer from or return to custody
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.601 — Database for defendant release information
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.602 — Victim-offender mediation
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.603 — Clearinghouse annual conference
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.604 — Crime victim assistance standards
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.3045 — Payment of costs related to testimony
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.3515 — Presence of sexual assault program advocate or other victim's representative during law enforcement interview
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.