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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 14.04 — WHEN FELONY HAS BEEN COMMITTED

CR § 14.04Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 14. ARREST WITHOUT WARRANT

Statute text

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Where it is shown by satisfactory proof to a peace officer, upon the representation of a credible person, that a felony has been committed, and that the offender is about to escape, so that there is no time to procure a warrant, such peace officer may, without warrant, pursue and arrest the accused.

Legislative history

Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 14.04 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.