Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 58.255

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 58.255 - Disclosure of Child Victim Information Prohibited

Except as required or permitted by other law or by court order, a public servant or other person who has access to or obtains the name, address, telephone number, or other identifying information of a victim younger than 18 years of age may not release or disclose the identifying information to any person who is not assisting in the investigation, prosecution, or defense of the case. This article does not apply to the release or disclosure of a victim's identifying information by:

(1) the victim; or

(2) the victim's parent, conservator, or guardian, unless the victim's parent, conservator, or guardian allegedly committed the offense described by Article 58.251.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 58.255

Added by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. TBD,Sec. 1.07, eff. 1/1/2021.