Texas § CR.21.22 - INFORMATION BASED UPON COMPLAINT
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § CR.21.22 — INFORMATION BASED UPON COMPLAINT, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CR.21.22. INFORMATION BASED UPON COMPLAINT
INFORMATION BASED UPON COMPLAINT. No information shall be presented until affidavit has been made by some credible person charging the defendant with an offense. The affidavit shall be filed with the information. It may be sworn to before the district or county attorney who, for that purpose, shall have power to administer the oath, or it may be made before any officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § CR.21.22
What does The Texas Constitution § CR.21.22 cover?
Section CR.21.22 ("INFORMATION BASED UPON COMPLAINT") 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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