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TITLE 1 - ADMINISTRATION
PART 8 - TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
CHAPTER 173 - INDIGENT DEFENSE GRANTS
SUBCHAPTER C - ADMINISTERING GRANTS
SECTION/RULE §173.309 - Violations of Laws
Chapter Review Date 02/24/2023

If the grantee has a reasonable belief that a criminal violation may have occurred in connection with Fair Defense Account funds, including the misappropriation of funds, fraud, theft, embezzlement, forgery, or any other serious irregularities indicating noncompliance with the requirements of a grant, the grantee must immediately notify the Commission in writing of the suspected violation or irregularity. The grantee may also notify the local prosecutor's office of any possible criminal violations. Grantees whose programs or personnel become involved in any litigation arising from the grant, whether civil or criminal, must immediately notify the Commission and forward a copy of any demand notices, lawsuits, or indictments to the Commission.

Source Note: The provisions of this §173.309 adopted to be effective March 23, 2023, 48 TexReg 1549.

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