Application

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies only to a criminal action. (b) As used in this chapter, "criminal action" means: (1) an action to prosecute a misdemeanor or a felony; (2) a criminal appeal or a postconviction proceeding; or (3) a document, such as a probable cause affidavit: (A) prepared by a law enforcement officer; and (B) submitted to a judicial officer; as part of an investigation into the possible commission of a misdemeanor or felony, even if the investigation does not result in a prosecution. As added by P.L.129-2026, SEC.3.