Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 56B.108 – Reconsideration
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(a) On the attorney general’s own motion or on request of a claimant or victim, the attorney general may reconsider:
(1) a decision to make or deny an award; or
(2) the amount of an award.
(b) At least annually, the attorney general shall reconsider each award being paid in installments.
Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 56B.108
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
(c) On reconsideration, the attorney general may order the refund of an award if:
(1) the award was obtained by fraud or mistake; or
(2) newly discovered evidence shows the claimant or victim to be ineligible for the award under Article 56B.057 or 56B.107.