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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 17.41 — Condition where child alleged victim
Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 17: BAIL, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 17.41
Statutory text current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Texas.
(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. (c) A magistrate who imposes a condition of bond under this article may grant the defendant supervised access to the alleged victim. (d) To the extent that a condition imposed under this article conflicts with an existing court order granting possession of or access to a child, the condition imposed under this article prevails for a period specified by the magistrate, not to exceed 90 days.
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