LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 17, 2015 TO: Honorable Abel Herrero, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1010 by Canales (Relating to the disclosure of certain information and evidence by a prosecutor in a criminal case.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to require that district attorneys, county attorneys, and the Attorney General not suppress evidence that would deprive a defendant of a fair trial. In addition, these officials would have a duty to identify any information or evidence in their possession or control that would negate the defendant's guilt or mitigate punishment, provide that information to the defendant. Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration and the Office of the Attorney General, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 302 Office of the Attorney General LBB Staff: UP, KJo, MW, GDz, TBo
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 17, 2015
TO: Honorable Abel Herrero, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1010 by Canales (Relating to the disclosure of certain information and evidence by a prosecutor in a criminal case.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Abel Herrero, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB1010 by Canales (Relating to the disclosure of certain information and evidence by a prosecutor in a criminal case.), As Introduced
Honorable Abel Herrero, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Honorable Abel Herrero, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB1010 by Canales (Relating to the disclosure of certain information and evidence by a prosecutor in a criminal case.), As Introduced
HB1010 by Canales (Relating to the disclosure of certain information and evidence by a prosecutor in a criminal case.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to require that district attorneys, county attorneys, and the Attorney General not suppress evidence that would deprive a defendant of a fair trial. In addition, these officials would have a duty to identify any information or evidence in their possession or control that would negate the defendant's guilt or mitigate punishment, provide that information to the defendant. Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration and the Office of the Attorney General, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 302 Office of the Attorney General
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 302 Office of the Attorney General
LBB Staff: UP, KJo, MW, GDz, TBo
UP, KJo, MW, GDz, TBo