Texas Government Code 552.1325 – Crime Victim Impact Statement: Certain Information Confidential
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(a) In this section:
(1) “Crime victim” means a person who is a victim as defined by Article 56B.003, Code of Criminal Procedure.
(2) “Victim impact statement” means a victim impact statement under Subchapter D, Chapter 56A, Code of Criminal Procedure.
(b) The following information that is held by a governmental body or filed with a court and that is contained in a victim impact statement or was submitted for purposes of preparing a victim impact statement is confidential:
(1) the name, social security number, address, and telephone number of a crime victim; and
(2) any other information the disclosure of which would identify or tend to identify the crime victim.
Terms Used In Texas Government Code 552.1325
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Victim Impact Statement: A written or spoken statement by the victim or his or her representative about the physical, emotional, and financial impact of a crime on the victim. The statement is given to the court before sentencing.