S.B. No. 1020 aims to enhance the oversight and reporting mechanisms related to personal bond offices and electronic monitoring devices for individuals released on bond or community supervision. The bill amends existing provisions in the Code of Criminal Procedure to require personal bond offices to not only maintain and update records of accused individuals but also to submit these records to both the state attorney and the accused's attorney. Additionally, it mandates that personal bond offices and supervising agencies notify the court immediately upon determining that a defendant has violated conditions related to electronic monitoring devices, including tampering.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that certain information regarding individuals under electronic monitoring is not considered "judicial work product," thereby allowing for greater transparency and access to this data. It also permits departments to release relevant information to law enforcement for the purpose of locating individuals or serving warrants. The provisions of this bill will apply to violations occurring on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025, ensuring that any violations prior to this date will be governed by the laws in effect at that time.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 21.013 (Government Code 21)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 21.013, Government Code 76.019 (Government Code 21, Government Code 76)
Engrossed: Government Code 21.013, Government Code 76.019 (Government Code 21, Government Code 76)
House Committee Report: Government Code 21.013, Government Code 76.019 (Government Code 21, Government Code 76)
Enrolled: Government Code 21.013, Government Code 76.019 (Government Code 21, Government Code 76)