Bill

HB 1266

85(R) - 2017
House Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate Criminal Justice
House Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate Criminal Justice
Courts
Criminal Procedure

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
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Author(s)

Charlie Geren

Sponsor(s)

Jane Nelson

Bill Caption

Relating to notice for hearings and trial settings in criminal cases. 


Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

This bill would slightly modify the rules pertaining to continuance of a criminal case. If this bill passes, and if the trial court sets a hearing or trial without giving at least a three business day notification, then either the state or the defendant may motion for a grant of continuance. This bill also specifies that a continuance would not apply between the time the trial begins and the date which the judgement is entered. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

It is a proper role of government to give sufficient notice after calling a hearing or trial. However, this bill is largely procedural and does not have a measurable impact on our liberty principles.