Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 56A.159 – Transfer of Statement After Sentencing
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(a) If a court sentences a defendant to a period of community supervision, the attorney representing the state shall forward any victim impact statement received in the case to the community supervision and corrections department supervising the defendant.
(b) If a court sentences a defendant to imprisonment in the department, the court shall attach to the commitment papers the copy of the victim impact statement provided to the court under Article 56A.157(b).
Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 56A.159
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Victim Impact Statement: A written or spoken statement by the victim or his or her representative about the physical, emotional, and financial impact of a crime on the victim. The statement is given to the court before sentencing.