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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 82(R)

Senate Bill 144

Senate Author:  West

Effective:  See below

House Sponsor:  Thompson et al.


            Senate Bill 144 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to authorize the governor, in all criminal cases except treason and impeachment, and on the written signed recommendation and advice of the Board of Pardons and Paroles or a majority thereof, to grant a pardon to a person who successfully completes a term of deferred adjudication community supervision.  The bill takes effect January 1, 2012, contingent on voter approval of the constitutional amendment proposed by Senate Joint Resolution 9.