LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 12, 2017 TO: Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1507 by Giddings (Relating to the rights of certain defendants who successfully complete a term of community supervision.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to require a court to notify a defendant that successful completion of community supervision may result in release from the penalties arising from the charged offense. The bill would require the Office of Court Administration (OCA) to adopt a standardized form for courts to use in discharging a defendant after completion of community supervision. OCA has indicated it could implement the provisions of the bill with 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 LBB Staff: UP, KJo, MW, PBO
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 12, 2017
TO: Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1507 by Giddings (Relating to the rights of certain defendants who successfully complete a term of community supervision.), As Engrossed
TO: Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB1507 by Giddings (Relating to the rights of certain defendants who successfully complete a term of community supervision.), As Engrossed
Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB1507 by Giddings (Relating to the rights of certain defendants who successfully complete a term of community supervision.), As Engrossed
HB1507 by Giddings (Relating to the rights of certain defendants who successfully complete a term of community supervision.), As Engrossed
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 a court to notify a defendant that successful completion of community supervision may result in release from the penalties arising from the charged offense. The bill would require the Office of Court Administration (OCA) to adopt a standardized form for courts to use in discharging a defendant after completion of community supervision. OCA has indicated it could implement the provisions of the bill with 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
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council
LBB Staff: UP, KJo, MW, PBO
UP, KJo, MW, PBO