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TX SB814
Bill
Status
1/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judith Zaffirini
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AI Summary
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Establishes automatic nondisclosure orders for criminal history records for individuals who successfully complete deferred adjudication community supervision for certain nonviolent misdemeanors, replacing the previous petition-based system
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Requires the Department of Public Safety to electronically review criminal history records monthly and notify courts of individuals who qualify for automatic nondisclosure orders starting January 1, 2028
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Courts must issue nondisclosure orders within 15 business days of receiving notification from the department
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Eliminates fees for obtaining nondisclosure orders under this section; previously required a $28 fee
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Applies to individuals who received dismissal and discharge on or after January 1, 1993, and excludes offenses involving DWI, boating while intoxicated, and crimes under chapters covering kidnapping, sexual offenses, assaultive offenses, family violence, disorderly conduct, prostitution, weapons, and organized crime
Legislative Description
Relating to automatic orders of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain misdemeanor defendants following successful completion of a period of deferred adjudication community supervision.
Criminal Procedure
Last Action
Co-author authorized
4/14/2025