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 to require personal bond offices to maintain and update records of accused individuals released on personal bond, including details about any violations of release conditions, such as tampering with electronic monitoring devices. Additionally, it mandates that these offices notify the relevant court or magistrate if there is reasonable cause to believe that a defendant has violated conditions related to electronic monitoring.

The legislation also introduces new articles that require agencies supervising defendants on bond and community supervision to promptly inform the court of any violations concerning electronic monitoring devices. Furthermore, it clarifies that certain information related to individuals under electronic monitoring is not considered "judicial work product," allowing for greater transparency and access to data by law enforcement and attorneys. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and applies 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)