Texas SB632 addresses consequences for appointed counsel who fail to meet and confer with defendants in criminal cases.

Texas SB632 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to establish consequences for appointed counsel who do not meet and confer with defendants after the defendant is found competent to stand trial. The judge or director of a managed assigned counsel program can disapprove payment for services in such cases. Additionally, a court may replace an attorney who fails to meet and confer with another counsel.

Texas SB632 addresses consequences for appointed counsel who fail to meet and confer with defendants in criminal cases.

Texas SB632 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to establish consequences for appointed counsel who do not meet and confer with defendants after the defendant is found competent to stand trial. The judge or director of a managed assigned counsel program can disapprove payment for services in such cases. Additionally, a court may replace an attorney who fails to meet and confer with another counsel.