88R18987 MCF-F
By: Vasut H.B. No. 4593
Substitute the following for H.B. No. 4593:
By: Moody C.S.H.B. No. 4593
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to inquests a justice of the peace conducts by
videoconference in certain circumstances.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Article 49.05(b), Code of Criminal Procedure, is
amended to read as follows:
(b) A justice of the peace may conduct an inquest:
(1) at the place where the death occurred;
(2) where the body was found; [or]
(3) by videoconference with an individual who is:
(A) designated by the justice of the peace; and
(B) present with the body for a death described
by Article 49.04(a)(6) or (7); or
(4) at any other place determined to be reasonable by
the justice.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.