Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 2A.203 · Subchapter E. REPORTING DUTIES
SHERIFFS: REPORT OF WARRANT OR CAPIAS INFORMATION.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
Not later than the 30th day after the date a court clerk issues a warrant or capias, the sheriff:
(1) shall report to the National Crime Information Center each warrant or capias issued for a defendant charged with a felony who fails to appear in court when summoned; and
(2) may report to the National Crime Information Center each warrant or capias issued for a defendant charged with a misdemeanor other than a Class C misdemeanor who fails to appear in court when summoned.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001, eff. January 1, 2025.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.2A.htm
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