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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 49A.070 — Offense: failing to appear at inquest hearing

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.070

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.070Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

(a) A juror who is properly summoned for an inquest hearing under Article 49A.069 (c) and fails to appear, other than a juror exempted by law from jury service, commits an offense. (b) An offense under this article is punishable by a fine not to exceed $100.

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