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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 15.171 — DUTY OF OFFICER TO NOTIFY PROBATE COURT

CR § 15.171Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 15. ARREST UNDER WARRANT

Statute text

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(a)In this article, "ward" has the meaning assigned by Section 22.033, Estates Code.
(b)As soon as practicable, but not later than the first working day after the date a peace officer arrests a person who is a ward, the peace officer or the person having custody of the ward shall notify the court having jurisdiction over the ward's guardianship of the ward's arrest.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 313 (S.B. 1096), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 15.171 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.