Texas SB2797 amends discovery requirements in criminal cases, affecting both the state and the defendant.

Texas SB2797 modifies the Code of Criminal Procedure to update discovery requirements in criminal cases. It mandates that the defendant must disclose certain materials and information, including a list of witnesses, statements by witnesses, physical or documentary evidence, and expert witness reports. The defendant must make these disclosures within specific timeframes before the trial. The bill also allows the court to take various actions if the defendant fails to comply with these requirements. The changes apply to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2797 amends discovery requirements in criminal cases, affecting both the state and the defendant.

Texas SB2797 modifies the Code of Criminal Procedure to update discovery requirements in criminal cases. It mandates that the defendant must disclose certain materials and information, including a list of witnesses, statements by witnesses, physical or documentary evidence, and expert witness reports. The defendant must make these disclosures within specific timeframes before the trial. The bill also allows the court to take various actions if the defendant fails to comply with these requirements. The changes apply to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025.