Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.158

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 56A.158 - Defendant Response to Statement

Before sentencing a defendant, a court shall permit the defendant or the defendant's attorney a reasonable period to:

(1) read the victim impact statement, excluding the victim's name, address, and telephone number;

(2) comment on the statement; and

(3) with the approval of the court, introduce testimony or other information alleging a factual inaccuracy in the statement.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 56A.158

Added by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. TBD,Sec. 1.05, eff. 1/1/2021.