SRC-JJJ S.B. 23 76(R)BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research CenterS.B. 23
By: Nelson
Criminal Justice
7/13/1999
Enrolled


DIGEST 

Currently, Texas law provides that certain emergency protection orders
issued by a magistrate remain in effect until the 31st day after the date
of issuance.  This bill will add an additional 30 days to the emergency
protective order, to give a victim time to obtain a permanent protective
order. 

PURPOSE

As enrolled, S.B. 23 establishes provisions regarding the duration of
certain emergency protection orders issued by magistrates. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Section 17.292(i), Code of Criminal Procedure, to
provide that an order for emergency protection issued under this article
remains in effect up to the 61st day, rather than the 31st day, but not
less than 31 days after the date of issuance. 

SECTION 2.  Makes application of this Act prospective.

SECTION 3.  Effective date: September 1, 1999.

SECTION 4.  Emergency clause.