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§ 23.01

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 23.01

Definition of a "Capias"

Effective Sep 1, 2007Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1263 (H.B. 3060)

Art. 23.01. DEFINITION OF A "CAPIAS"

In this chapter, a "capias" is a writ that is:

(1) issued by a judge of the court having jurisdiction of a case after commitment or bail and before trial, or by a clerk at the direction of the judge; and
(2) directed "To any peace officer of the State of Texas", commanding the officer to arrest a person accused of an offense and bring the arrested person before that court immediately or on a day or at a term stated in the writ.

Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.

Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1263 (H.B. 3060), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.