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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 16.03 — WARNING TO ACCUSED

CR § 16.03Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 16. THE COMMITMENT OR DISCHARGE OF THE ACCUSED

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Before the examination of the witnesses, the magistrate shall inform the accused that it is his right to make a statement relative to the accusation brought against him, but at the same time shall also inform him that he cannot be compelled to make any statement whatever, and that if he does make such statement, it may be used in evidence against him.

Legislative history

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

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 16.03 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.