Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB362 by Moody (Relating to the procedure for rearrest and adjustment of the bond amount in certain criminal cases.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to prohibit a judge or magistrate from ordering a defendant to be taken back into custody or from giving an increased bond if the defendant is formally charged with the same offense for which the defendant was originally arrested unless the judge provides notice and a hearing on the proposed custody or increased bond. Based on an analysis of the Office of Court Administration, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing provisions of the bill could be accomplished using 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