| | | | |
| The Committee will meet to hear invited and public testimony for the |
|
|
|
| Interim Charge 6: Study the issue of criminal asset seizure and the use of |
|
| seized and forfeiture funds by district attorneys and law enforcement |
|
| agencies. Review the oversight of these matters by the Texas Attorney |
|
| General and provide recommendations to improve the dissemination of |
|
| information concerning these funds. Ensure that these funds have the |
|
| appropriate accountability and fiscal controls required for public funds. |
|
|
| Interim Charge 7: Study the system of deferred adjudication in Texas |
|
| courts and make recommendations for resolving any problems and reducing the |
|
| potential release of dangerous criminals. |
|
|
| Interim Charge 10: Study whether Articles 36.09 (relating to trying |
|
| multiple defendants from the same transaction either separately or |
|
| jointly) and 36.10 (relating to severing defendants that show prejudice |
|
| from a joint trial) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure provide |
|
| sufficient safeguards to ensure fair and reliable trial results in capital |
|
| cases with multiple defendants. Determine whether the articles provide |
|
| trial judges with sufficient instruction regarding joinder or severance of |
|
| defendants and, if not, make recommendations to improve procedures. |
|