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 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 mandates that personal bond offices and supervising agencies notify the court or magistrate if there is reasonable cause to believe that a defendant has tampered with an electronic monitoring device or violated any conditions of their release.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that information related to individuals under electronic monitoring is not considered "judicial work product," allowing for greater transparency and accessibility of such 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 take effect on September 1, 2025, and will apply only to violations occurring on or after that 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)