Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 17.51 — NOTICE OF CONDITIONS

CR § 17.51Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 17. BAIL

Statute text

(a)As soon as practicable but not later than the next business day after the date a magistrate issues an order imposing a condition of release on bond for a defendant or modifying or removing a condition previously imposed, the clerk of the court shall send a copy of the order to:

(1)the appropriate attorney representing the state; and

(2)the sheriff of the county where the defendant resides.

(b)A clerk of the court may delay sending a copy of the order under Subsection (a) only if the clerk lacks information necessary to ensure service and enforcement.

(c)If an order described by Subsection (a) prohibits a defendant from going to or near a child care facility or school, the clerk of the court shall send a copy of the order to the child care facility or school.

(d)The copy of the order and any related information may be sent electronically or in another manner that can be accessed by the recipient.

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 11 (S.B. 6), Sec. 13, eff. January 1, 2022.