Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
§ 17.41 — CONDITION WHERE CHILD ALLEGED VICTIM
CR § 17.41Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 17. BAIL
Statute text
View on source(a)This article applies to a defendant charged with an offense under any of the following provisions of the Penal Code, if committed against a child younger than 18 years of age:
(1)Chapter 20A (Trafficking of Persons), 21 (Sexual Offenses), 22 (Assaultive Offenses), or 43 (Public Indecency); or
(2)Section 25.02 (Prohibited Sexual Conduct).
(b)Subject to Subsections (c) and (d), a magistrate shall require as a condition of bond for a defendant charged with an offense described by Subsection (a) that the defendant not:
(1)directly communicate with the alleged victim of the offense; or
(2)go near a residence, school, or other location, as specifically described in the bond, frequented by the alleged victim.
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Legislative history
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 982 (H.B. 3751), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 232 (H.B. 1005), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.