Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Article 15.171
Duty of Officer to Notify Probate Court


(a)

In this article, “ward” has the meaning assigned by Section 22.033 (Ward), Estates Code.

(b)

As soon as practicable, but not later than the first working day after the date a peace officer arrests a person who is a ward, the peace officer or the person having custody of the ward shall notify the court having jurisdiction over the ward’s guardianship of the ward’s arrest.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 313 (S.B. 1096), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.

Source: Article 15.171 — Duty of Officer to Notify Probate Court, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.­15.­htm#15.­171 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

Art. 15.171’s source at texas​.gov