Texas Statutes
Subchapter B. Board of Pardons and Paroles
Section 508.0481. Victim's Right to Representation

Sec. 508.0481. VICTIM'S RIGHT TO REPRESENTATION. (a) If a victim, close relative of a deceased victim, or guardian of a victim is required by a subpoena issued under Section 508.048 to appear at a hearing, the victim, relative, or guardian is entitled to representation by counsel at the hearing.
(b) This section does not require the state to provide representation by counsel to a victim, close relative of a deceased victim, or guardian of a victim.
(c) In this section, "victim," "close relative of a deceased victim," and "guardian of a victim" have the meanings assigned by Section 508.117.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1034, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

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