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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 2A.203 — Sheriffs: report of warrant or capias information

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

Part of Chapter 2A: OFFICERS; POWERS AND DUTIES, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 2A.203

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. 2A.203Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)
Not later than the 30th day after the date a court clerk issues a warrant or capias, the sheriff: (1) shall report to the National Crime Information Center each warrant or capias issued for a defendant charged with a felony who fails to appear in court when summoned; and (2) may report to the National Crime Information Center each warrant or capias issued for a defendant charged with a misdemeanor other than a Class C misdemeanor who fails to appear in court when summoned.

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