Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2302 by Riddle (Relating to the mandatory dismissal of misdemeanor charges against certain defendants determined to be incompetent to stand trial.), Committee Report 2nd House, Substituted
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would reenact Article 46B.010, Code of Criminal Procedure, regarding the mandatory dismissal of misdemeanor charges against defendants determined to be incompetent to stand trial and ordered to participate in mental health treatment.
Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council