Enrolled Bill Summary

Senate Bill 1465 amends the Government Code to allow judges of the district courts in Harris County that give preference to criminal cases, with the consent and approval of the Commissioners Court of Harris County, to appoint the number of magistrates set by the commissioners court to perform the duties associated with the administration of drug courts and acceptance and sentencing on agreed plea bargains. The bill establishes provisions relating to the qualifications, compensation, powers, and duties of the criminal law magistrates.