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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 39.03 — OFFICERS WHO MAY TAKE THE DEPOSITION

CR § 39.03Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 39. DEPOSITIONS AND DISCOVERY

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Upon the filing of such an affidavit and application, the court shall appoint, order or designate one of the following persons before whom such deposition shall be taken: 1. A district judge. 2. A county judge. 3. A notary public. 4. A district clerk. 5. A county clerk. Such order shall specifically name such person and the time when and place where such deposition shall be taken. Failure of a witness to respond thereto, shall be punishable by contempt by the court. Such deposition shall be oral or written, as the court shall direct.

Legislative history

Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722. Amended by Acts 1967, 60th Leg., p. 1741, ch. 659, Sec. 25, eff. Aug. 28, 1967.

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 39.03 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.