Honorable Terry Keel, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:
John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB1336 by Hinojosa (Relating to the liability of a criminal defendant and the defendant's sureties on a personal bond or bail bond and to certain procedures in connection with bond forfeiture.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to the liability of a criminal defendant on a personal bond or bail bond.The Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Office of Court Administration anticipate no significant fiscal impact from this bill.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Counties would see a minimal increase in revenues due to reducing the instances in which bond amounts are returned, but these gains are not expected to be significant.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 696 Department of Criminal Justice