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. ), Committee Report 2nd House, Substituted
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 person who is the 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 the court finds reasonable cause to believe a threat that reasonably places the victim in fear of further harm from the offender exists. 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