Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1266 by Geren (Relating to notice for hearings and trial settings in criminal cases.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to require a trial court, in certain circumstances, to grant a continuance of a criminal action that is scheduled without giving the parties three business days notice. The Office of Court Administration has indicated it could implement the provisions of the bill with 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