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TX SB54
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Judith Zaffirini
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AI Summary
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Requires judges to hold a hearing and determine that a defendant has the financial resources to pay before extending community supervision for failure to pay fines or costs in both felony and misdemeanor cases
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Limits total extensions of community supervision for unpaid fines, costs, or restitution to a maximum of two additional years beyond standard limits (10 years for felonies, 3 years for misdemeanors)
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Allows unlimited extensions for unpaid restitution if the judge determines the extension will increase the likelihood of full payment, without requiring a finding of financial ability
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Applies to all persons on community supervision or deferred adjudication on or after the effective date, regardless of when they were originally placed on supervision
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the extension of the period of community supervision for certain defendants who fail to pay a previously assessed fine or cost.
Corrections
Last Action
Referred to Criminal Justice
2/3/2025