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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 58.154

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

A court may order the disclosure of a victim’s name, address, and telephone number only if the court finds that:
(1) the information is essential in the trial of the defendant for the offense;
(2) the identity of the victim is in issue; or
(3) the disclosure is in the best interest of the victim.