Texas HB2449 modifies discovery requirements for pro se defendants in criminal cases.

Texas HB2449 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to change discovery requirements for pro se defendants in criminal cases. The bill mandates that if a court orders the state to produce and permit inspection of a document, item, or information, the state must allow the pro se defendant to inspect and review it but is not required to allow electronic duplication. The court may require redaction of sensitive information before electronic duplication. The bill also requires the state to direct the defendant to laws about evidence preservation and protection from unlawful disclosure.

Texas HB2449 modifies discovery requirements for pro se defendants in criminal cases.

Texas HB2449 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to change discovery requirements for pro se defendants in criminal cases. The bill mandates that if a court orders the state to produce and permit inspection of a document, item, or information, the state must allow the pro se defendant to inspect and review it but is not required to allow electronic duplication. The court may require redaction of sensitive information before electronic duplication. The bill also requires the state to direct the defendant to laws about evidence preservation and protection from unlawful disclosure.