Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 49A.058 · Subchapter B. INQUESTS BY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
TIME AND PLACE OF INQUEST.
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Text of article effective on April 01, 2027
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative 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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History
Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 202 (H.B. 1610), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2027.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.49A.htm
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