Texas § CR.16.04 - VOLUNTARY STATEMENT
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § CR.16.04 — VOLUNTARY STATEMENT, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CR.16.04. VOLUNTARY STATEMENT
VOLUNTARY STATEMENT. If the accused desires to make a voluntary statement, he may do so before the examination of any witness, but not afterward. His statement shall be reduced to writing by or under the direction of the magistrate, or by the accused or his counsel, and shall be signed by the accused by affixing his name or mark, but shall not be sworn to by him. The magistrate shall attest by his own certificate and signature to the execution and signing of the statement. Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § CR.16.04
What does The Texas Constitution § CR.16.04 cover?
Section CR.16.04 ("VOLUNTARY STATEMENT") 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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