S.B. No. 1020 aims to enhance the oversight and reporting requirements 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, specifically Article 17.42, to require personal bond offices to not only prepare and update records of accused individuals released on personal bond but also to submit these records to both the state attorney and the accused person's attorney. Additionally, the bill introduces new articles (17.431, 17.442, and 42A.7515) that mandate immediate notification to the court or magistrate if there is reasonable cause to believe that a defendant has tampered with an electronic monitoring device.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that certain information related to individuals under electronic monitoring is not considered "judicial work product," 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 changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and apply only to violations occurring after this date.

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)