Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB374 by Allen (Relating to meetings or visits between a defendant on community supervision and a supervision officer.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code to require community supervision and corrections departments to adopt a policy regarding the scheduling of meetings with defendants on community supervision in a manner that accommodates the defendant's work, treatment, or community service schedule. The bill would also permit the use of videoconference technology. The provisions of the bill would not have a significant fiscal impact. The bill would take effect on September 1, 2019.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
696 Department of Criminal Justice, 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council