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House Bill 721 |
House Author: Wilson |
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Effective: 9-1-21 |
Senate Sponsor: Schwertner |
House Bill 721 amends the Government Code to require the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, before an inmate is released from a county jail to mandatory supervision, to provide notice to a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim that the inmate is eligible for the release and that the person may submit a written statement to the parole panel considering the inmate's release regarding the offense, the inmate, and the effect of the offense on the person. The bill authorizes the parole panel to interview a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim regarding the inmate's release.