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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 49A.058 — Time and place of inquest

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

Part of Chapter 49A: DEATH INQUESTS, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Amendment pending: a new version of this section takes effect Thu Apr 01 2027 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 49A.058

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. 49A.058Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

(a) A justice of the peace shall conduct an inquest as soon as practicable after the justice receives notice of the death. (b) A justice of the peace may conduct an inquest: (1) at the place where the death occurred; (2) at the place where the body was found; (3) by videoconference with a person who is: (A) designated by the justice of the peace; and (B) present with the body for a death described by Article 49A.053 (a)(6) or (7); or (4) at any other place the justice determines is reasonable.

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