Texas § GV.432.068 - LIMITATIONS
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§ GV.432.068. LIMITATIONS
LIMITATIONS. (a) A person charged with desertion or absence without leave in time of war, aiding the enemy, or mutiny may be tried and punished at any time without limitation. (b) A person charged with desertion in time of peace or with an offense punishable under Sections 432.157 , 432.158 , or 432.159 is not liable to be tried by court-martial if the offense was committed more than three years before the date of receipt of sworn charges and specifications by an officer exercising summary court-martial jurisdiction over the command. (c) A person charged with any offense is not liable to be tried by court-martial or punished under Section 432.015 if the offense was committed more than two years before the date of receipt of sworn charges and specifications by an officer exercising summary court-martial jurisdiction over the command, or before the imposition of punishment under Section 432.015 . (d) A period in which the accused is absent from territory in which the state has the authority to apprehend him, is in the custody of civil authorities, or is in the hands of the enemy is excluded in computing the period of limitation prescribed by this section. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093 ), Sec. 9.007, eff. September 1, 2013.
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