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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 56A.054

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.

A victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim does not have standing to:
(1) participate as a party in a criminal proceeding; or
(2) contest the disposition of any charge.