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HB 2124, 82nd R.S.
Relating to victim notification regarding the release of a defendant who was acquitted by reason of insanity in a criminal case.

Last action: Effective immediately

Author: Paul Workman
Coauthor: Ken Legler
Sponsor: Joan Huffman

Session Law Chapter:
Acts 2011, 82nd R.S.,ch. 787, General and Special Laws of Texas

Signed legislation

Bill Analyses:
Committee Report (House Research Organization)
Engrossed (Senate Research Center)

Subjects:
Courts--General
CRIME VICTIMS
Criminal Procedure--General
Criminal Procedure--Insanity Defense
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
Mental Health & Mental Retardation

House Committee: Corrections (Jerry Madden, Alma Allen, Erwin Cain, Todd Hunter, Marisa Marquez, Tan Parker, Charles Perry, James White, Paul Workman)
Minutes: March 16 2011 | March 24 2011
Senate Committee: Criminal Justice (John Whitmire, John Carona, Rodney Ellis, Glenn Hegar, Juan Hinojosa, Joan Huffman, Dan Patrick)
Minutes: May 20 2011

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