Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB670 by Whitmire (Relating to the copying of certain records and files relating to a child who is a party to a juvenile proceeding.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Family Code to specify that certain court, probation, and prosecutorial records and files available for inspection are also available for copying. The Office of Court Administration does not anticipate any significant fiscal impact to the court system resulting from the bill. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in each house, otherwise September 1, 2013.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council