Texas § CR.15.08 - WARRANT MAY BE FORWARDED
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§ CR.15.08. WARRANT MAY BE FORWARDED
WARRANT MAY BE FORWARDED. A warrant of arrest may be forwarded by any method that ensures the transmission of a duplicate of the original warrant, including secure facsimile transmission or other secure electronic means. If issued by any magistrate named in Article 15.06 , the peace officer receiving the same shall execute it without delay. If it be issued by any other magistrate than is named in Article 15.06 , the peace officer receiving the same shall proceed with it to the nearest magistrate of the peace officer's county, who shall endorse thereon, in substance, these words: "Let this warrant be executed in the county of . . . . . . . . . . .", which endorsement shall be dated and signed officially by the magistrate making the same. Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722. Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 345 (H.B. 1060 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 771 (H.B. 2300 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § CR.15.08
What does The Texas Constitution § CR.15.08 cover?
Section CR.15.08 ("WARRANT MAY BE FORWARDED") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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