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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 21.25 — When indictment has been lost, etc

Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 21: INDICTMENT AND INFORMATION, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 21.25

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.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 21.25Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)
When an indictment or information has been lost, mislaid, mutilated or obliterated, the district or county attorney may suggest the fact to the court; and the same shall be entered upon the minutes of the court. In such case, another indictment or information may be substituted, upon the written statement of such attorney that it is substantially the same as that which has been lost, mislaid, mutilated, or obliterated. Or another indictment may be presented, as in the first instance; and in such case, the period for the commencement of the prosecution shall be dated from the time of making such entry.

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