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SB 836, 68th R.S.

Relating to the testimony or statement in certain civil and criminal proceedings of a child who is a victim of alleged sexual or other abuse or offense, to special procedures for the taking of such testimony or statement, to taking into possession, without a court order, children who are believed to be victims of child abuse, and to the appointment of attorneys ad litem.

Last action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .

Author: Hugh Parmer
Sponsor: Lanny Hall

Remarks: Senate Subcommittee Members: Chair- Washington, Santiesteban, Glasgow.

Session Law Chapter:
Acts 1983, 68th R.S.,ch. 599, General and Special Laws of Texas

Companion:

HB 1705 (Identical)

Bill Analyses:
Committee Report (House Study Group)

Subjects:
CHILD WITNESSES
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual
Criminal Procedure--Trial
Minors--Crimes Against
SEXUAL ASSAULT

House Committee: Criminal Jurisprudence ()
Minutes: May 19 1983
Senate Committee: Jurisprudence ()
Minutes: April 19 1983 | May 11 1983

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