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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 62.355 — Waiver of hearing
Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 62: SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION PROGRAM, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 62.355
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.
(a) The prosecuting attorney may waive the state's right to a hearing under this subchapter and agree that registration under this chapter is not required. A waiver under this subsection must state whether the waiver is entered under a plea agreement. (b) If the waiver is entered under a plea agreement, the court, without a hearing, shall: (1) enter an order exempting the respondent from registration under this chapter; or (2) under Section 54.03 (j), Family Code, inform the respondent that the court believes a hearing under this article is required and give the respondent the opportunity to: (A) withdraw the respondent's plea of guilty, nolo contendere, or true; or (B) affirm the respondent's plea and participate in the hearing. (c) If the waiver is entered other than under a plea agreement, the court, without a hearing, shall enter an order exempting the respondent from registration under this chapter.
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