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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 49.31 — APPLICABILITY

CR § 49.31Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 49. INQUESTS UPON DEAD BODIES · Art. C. INFORMED CONSENT FOR POSTMORTEM EXAMINATION OR AUTOPSY

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This subchapter does not apply to an autopsy that:
(1)is ordered by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or an authorized official of the department in accordance with Section 501.055, Government Code; or
(2)a justice of the peace or medical examiner determines is required under this chapter or other law. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 950 (H.B. 1009), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011. Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 202 (H.B. 1610), Sec. 3.01, eff. April 1, 2027. Text of article effective until April 01, 2027

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 49.31 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.