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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 39.03 — Officers who may take the deposition

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

Part of Chapter 39: DEPOSITIONS AND DISCOVERY, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 39.03

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. 39.03Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

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.

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