Texas § 56A.202 DUTIES OF VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR.

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§ 56A.202 — DUTIES OF VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR.

Texas § 56A.202

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Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure Code Ann. § 56A.202 (2026).

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Art. 56A.202. DUTIES OF VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR.

(a)The victim assistance coordinator designated under Article 56A.201 shall:

(1)ensure that a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim is provided the rights granted to victims, guardians, or relatives by Subchapter B; and

(2)work closely with appropriate law enforcement agencies, attorneys representing the state, the board, and the judiciary in carrying out the duty described by Subdivision (1).

(b)The victim assistance coordinator shall send to a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim a victim impact statement and victims' information booklet described by Article 56A.151 and an application for compensation under Chapter 56B . The victim assistance coordinator shall include

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Art. 56A.202. DUTIES OF VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR. (a) The victim assistance coordinator designated under Article 56A.201 shall:
(1) ensure that a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim is provided the rights granted to victims, guardians, or relatives by Subchapter B; and
(2) work closely with appropriate law enforcement agencies, attorneys representing the state, the board, and the judiciary in carrying out the duty described by Subdivision (1).
(b) The victim assistance coordinator shall send to a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim a victim impact statement and victims' information booklet described by Article 56A.151 and an application for compensation under Chapter 56B . The victim assistance coordinator shall include an offer to assist in completing the statement and application on request.
(c) The victim assistance coordinator, on request, shall explain the possible use and consideration of the victim impact statement at any sentencing or parole hearing of the defendant.