LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
May 16, 2007

TO:
Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
 
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
HB1988 by Martinez, "Mando" (Relating to the issuance of a protective order for a victim of the offense of sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, or indecency with a child.), As Engrossed

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to provide that a protective order issued on behalf of a victim of indecency with a child, sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault may be in effect for the duration of the lives of the offender and victim. If no effective period is stated in the order, it would remain in effect for two years from the date of issuance. If the person to whom the protective order applies is imprisoned on the expiration date, the order would continue in effect until one year after the person is released from confinement or imprisonment.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.


Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council
LBB Staff:
JOB, ES, MN, DB