Honorable Terry Keel, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:
John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2256 by Flores (Relating to the return of a cash bond to certain criminal defendants.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to the return of a cash bond to certain criminal defendants. The bill would require the refund of the full amount of the cash bond to the defendant if the defendant is found not guilty of the criminal offense with which the defendant is charged. The bill would take effect September 1, 2003.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council