The bill, H.B. No. 3123, amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to enhance the powers and duties of personal bond and pretrial supervision offices. It allows counties or judicial districts to establish these offices to gather and review information about accused individuals, which may influence their compliance with personal bond conditions. The bill introduces provisions for assessing a personal bond reimbursement fee and specifies that collected fees can only be used to cover the expenses of these offices. Additionally, it mandates that these offices submit annual reports detailing their operations.

Furthermore, the bill expands the responsibilities of personal bond and pretrial supervision offices to include providing pretrial services similar to those offered by community supervision and corrections departments. This includes monitoring for controlled substances, coordinating mental health services, and assisting with indigent legal services. The bill also grants these offices access to criminal history record information relevant to individuals under their supervision, while ensuring that such information is not disclosed improperly. The changes are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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