Standing

Art. 56A.054. STANDING. A victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim does not have standing to: (1) participate as a party in a criminal proceeding; or (2) contest the disposition of any charge. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021. SUBCHAPTER C. ADDITIONAL PROTECTIONS FOR VICTIMS AND WITNESSES