LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
CRIMINAL JUSTICE IMPACT STATEMENT
 
78TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
May 12, 2003

TO:
Honorable Harold V. Dutton, Jr., Chair, House Committee on Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
 
FROM:
John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
HB1909 by Talton (Relating to the prosecution of the offense of interference with child custody.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted

The bill would amend the Penal Code by adding to the conditions for the offense of interference with child custody.  The bill would also provide a defense to prosecution for the offense of interference with child custody.  The offense of interference with child custody is punishable as a state jail felony. 

 

A state jail felony is punishable by confinement in a state jail for any term of not more than two years or less than 180 days, or, in addition to confinement, a fine not to exceed $10,000.

 

No significant impact on the programs and workload of state corrections agencies or on the demand for resources and services of those agencies is anticipated from any provisions of this bill that authorize or require a change in the sanctions applicable to adults convicted of felony crimes.



Source Agencies:
LBB Staff:
JK, GG