Section 56A.352 - Representative Provided By Penal Institution(a) In this article, "penal institution" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.07, Penal Code.(b) If a victim alleging to have sustained injuries as the victim of a sexual assault was confined in a penal institution at the time of the alleged assault, the penal institution shall provide, at the victim's request, a representative to be present with the victim:(1) at any forensic medical examination conducted for the purpose of collecting and preserving evidence related to the investigation or prosecution of the alleged assault; and(2) during an investigative interview conducted by a peace officer in relation to the investigation of the alleged assault.(b-1) The representative provided by the penal institution under Subsection (b) must: (1) be approved by the penal institution; and(2) be a: (F) volunteer who has completed a sexual assault training program described by Section 420.011(b), Government Code.(c) A representative may only provide the victim with: (1) counseling and other support services; and(2) information regarding the rights of crime victims under Subchapter B.(d) A representative may not delay or otherwise impede:(1) the screening or stabilization of an emergency medical condition; or(2) the interview process.Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 56A.352
Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 649,Sec. 6, eff. 9/1/2021.Added by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. TBD,Sec. 1.05, eff. 1/1/2021.