Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 31A.053

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 31A.053 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Removal Of Defendant In Custody

If the defendant is in custody when venue is changed in a criminal case:

(1) an order shall be entered for:

(A) the defendant's removal to the county to which the venue is changed; and

(B) the defendant's delivery to the sheriff of the county to which the venue is changed before the next succeeding term of the court of that county; and

(2) the sheriff with custody of the defendant shall deliver the defendant as directed in the order described by Subdivision (1). (Code Crim. Proc., Art. 31.06.)

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 31A.053

Added by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 765,Sec. 1.001, eff. 1/1/2025.