Texas · Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 14.055: DUTY OF OFFICER TO NOTIFY PROBATE COURT

What this law says, in plain English

A peace officer must notify the probate court by the next working day after detaining or arresting a ward. The court with jurisdiction over the ward's guardianship must be informed of the detention or arrest.

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