§ 56A.151 Victim Impact Statement; Information Booklet
§ 56A.152 Recommendations to Ensure Submission of Statement
§ 56A.153 Notification to Court Regarding Release of Defendant With Access to Child Victim
§ 56A.154 Change of Address
§ 56A.155 Discovery of Statement
§ 56A.156 Inspection of Statement by Court; Disclosure of Contents
§ 56A.157 Consideration of Statement by Court
§ 56A.158 Defendant Response to Statement
§ 56A.159 Transfer of Statement After Sentencing
§ 56A.160 Survey Plan Regarding Statements
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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 56A > Subchapter D - Victim Impact Statement

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • 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.
  • Home-rule municipality: means a municipality designated by Chapter 5 as a home-rule municipality. See Texas Local Government Code 1.005
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Municipality: means a general-law municipality, home-rule municipality, or special-law municipality. See Texas Local Government Code 1.005
  • Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Population: means the population shown by the most recent federal decennial census. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • 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.
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005