LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
May 12, 2017

TO:
Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
 
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
HB1507 by Giddings (Relating to the rights of certain defendants who successfully complete a term of community supervision.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to require a court to notify a defendant that successful completion of community supervision may result in release from the penalties arising from the charged offense.  The bill would require the Office of Court Administration (OCA) to adopt a standardized form for courts to use in discharging a defendant after completion of community supervision.  OCA 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
LBB Staff:
UP, KJo, MW, PBO