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CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CHAPTER 25.
SERVICE OF A COPY OF THE INDICTMENT
Art. 25.01. [487] [551] [540] In felony
In every case of felony, when the accused is in custody, or as soon
as he may be arrested, the clerk of the court where an indictment
has been presented shall immediately make a certified copy of the
same, and deliver such copy to the sheriff, together with a writ
directed to such sheriff, commanding him forthwith to deliver such
certified copy to the accused.
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
Art. 25.02. [488] [552] [541] Service and return
Upon receipt of such writ and copy, the sheriff shall immediately
deliver such certified copy of the indictment to the accused and
return the writ to the clerk issuing the same, with his return
thereon, showing when and how the same was executed.
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
Art. 25.03. [489] [553] [542] If on bail in felony
When the accused, in case of felony, is on bail at the time the
indictment is presented, it is not necessary to serve him with a
copy, but the clerk shall on request deliver a copy of the same to
the accused or his counsel, at the earliest possible time.
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
Art. 25.04. [490] [554] [543] In misdemeanor
In misdemeanors, it shall not be necessary before trial to furnish
the accused with a copy of the indictment or information; but he or
his counsel may demand a copy, which shall be given as early as
possible.
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
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