(1) transferring the defendant to different programs within the community supervision continuum of programs and sanctions; or
(2) prioritizing the conditions ordered by the court according to the defendant's progress under supervision.
(b) A supervision officer or magistrate who modifies the conditions of community supervision shall:
(1) deliver a copy of the modified conditions to the defendant;
(2) file a copy of the modified conditions with the sentencing court; and
(3) note the date of delivery of the copy in the defendant's file.
(c) If the defendant agrees to the modification in writing, the officer or magistrate shall file a copy of the modified conditions with the district clerk and the conditions shall be enforced as modified. If the defendant does not agree to the modification in writing, the supervision officer or magistrate shall refer the case to the judge for modification in the manner provided by Article 42A.752.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 770 (H.B. 2299), Sec. 1.01, eff. January 1, 2017.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 790 (H.B. 385), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure
Chapter 42A - Community Supervision
Subchapter B. Placement on Community Supervision
Article 42A.052. Modification of Conditions by Supervision Officer or Magistrate
Article 42A.053. Judge-Ordered Community Supervision
Article 42A.054. Limitation on Judge-Ordered Community Supervision
Article 42A.055. Jury-Recommended Community Supervision
Article 42A.056. Limitation on Jury-Recommended Community Supervision
Article 42A.057. Minimum Period of Community Supervision for Certain Burglaries of Vehicles
Article 42A.058. Information Provided to Defendant Placed on Community Supervision