Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2847 by Madden (Relating to the use of video teleconferencing systems in certain criminal proceedings.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow the use of video teleconferencing in certain criminal proceedings, including officers testifying in grand jury proceedings and inmates testifying in criminal proceedings. To the extent the use of such equipment would make court proceedings more convenient and efficient, no significant positive impact on judicial workloads or fiscal implication to the state is anticipated. The bill would take effect September 1, 2011.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 405 Department of Public Safety, 696 Department of Criminal Justice