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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 44.39 — Appellant detained by other than officer

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

Part of Chapter 44: APPEAL AND WRIT OF ERROR, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 44.39

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. 44.39Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

If the appellant in a case of habeas corpus be detained by any person other than an officer, the sheriff receiving the mandate of the appellate court, shall immediately cause the person so held to be discharged; and the mandate shall be sufficient authority therefor.

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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 44.39 (official source deep link)
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