Proposed changes to ALR
The July 4, 2008 issue of the Texas Register included revised rules for ALR. One proposal would grant drivers new subpoena power over both the officer initiating a traffic stop and the affiant of the DIC-23. If implemented, drivers may be able to more easily abuse the administrative process and conduct greater extra-judicial discovery without the involvement or knowledge of the prosecutor assigned to the criminal case.
The proposed rules can be accessed here:
http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/archive/July42008/index.html
Public Comments may be sent regarding the proposed SOAH ALR Rules to Debra A. Anderson, Paralegal, State Office of Administrative Hearings, at:PO Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025
or
by email to debra.anderson@soah.state.tx.us
or
by facsimile to (512) 463-1576.
A request for public hearing needs to be in writing. The comment deadline is August 1, 2008.
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