(a) A department, using the name and address provided by the attorney representing the state under Article 56A.454(b), Code of Criminal Procedure, shall immediately notify a victim of the defendant‘s crime or, if the victim has a guardian or is deceased, notify the guardian of the victim or close relative of the deceased victim of:
(1) the fact that the defendant has been placed on community supervision;
(2) the conditions of community supervision imposed on the defendant by the court; and
(3) the date, time, and location of any hearing or proceeding at which the conditions of the defendant’s community supervision may be modified or the defendant’s placement on community supervision may be revoked or terminated.
(b) In this section, “close relative of a deceased victim,” “guardian of a victim,” and “victim” have the meanings assigned by Article 56A.001, Code of Criminal Procedure.

Terms Used In Texas Government Code 76.016

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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.