1. (a) This chapter applies only to a criminal action.

2. (b) As used in this chapter, "criminal action" means:

   1. (1) an action to prosecute a misdemeanor or a felony;
   2. (2) a criminal appeal or a postconviction proceeding; or

   3. (3) a document, such as a probable cause affidavit:

      1. (A) prepared by a law enforcement officer; and

      2. (B) submitted to a judicial officer;

         as part of an investigation into the possible commission of a misdemeanor or felony, even if the investigation does not result in a prosecution.

As added by P.L.129-2026, SEC.3.