Texas HB3757 allows attorneys to petition a district court for documents needed to file a postconviction writ of habeas corpus.

HB3757 amends the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to allow attorneys to petition a district court for documents necessary to file a postconviction writ of habeas corpus. The petition can only be filed by an attorney licensed in Texas and must affirm that the attorney cannot file the application in good faith without the documents. The petition must also provide notice to the office of the attorney representing the state in the applicant's case. The district court's jurisdiction under this article is limited to matters relating to the petition and the issuance of requested documents.

Texas HB3757 allows attorneys to petition a district court for documents needed to file a postconviction writ of habeas corpus.

HB3757 amends the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to allow attorneys to petition a district court for documents necessary to file a postconviction writ of habeas corpus. The petition can only be filed by an attorney licensed in Texas and must affirm that the attorney cannot file the application in good faith without the documents. The petition must also provide notice to the office of the attorney representing the state in the applicant's case. The district court's jurisdiction under this article is limited to matters relating to the petition and the issuance of requested documents.