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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 79(R)

House Bill 646

House Author:  Otto

Effective:  9-1-05

Senate Sponsor:  Seliger


            House Bill 646 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to clarify that the office of the attorney general is entitled to obtain any court record from a district court, county court, state agency, or office of an attorney representing the state that is needed for federal habeas review. The bill requires the agency, office, or court to provide the records to the attorney general not later than the 10th day after the date the request is received without restriction or delay.