Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB3603 by Anderson (Relating to the payment of restitution by a person released on parole or to mandatory supervision.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would shift certain responsibilities related to restitution from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to the local courts where the restitution was initially ordered. According to TDCJ, any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources.
Local Government Impact
The transfer of responsibilities from TDCJ to local courts would likely create additional duties for court clerks, the fiscal implications of which cannot be determined at this time.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 696 Department of Criminal Justice