Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 43.04

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

Section 43.04 - If Defendant Is Absent

When a judgment and sentence have been rendered against a defendant in the defendant's absence, the court may order a capias issued for the defendant's arrest. The sheriff shall execute the capias by bringing the defendant before the court or by placing the defendant in jail until the defendant can be brought before the court.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 43.04

Amended by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1263, Sec. 10, eff. 9/1/2007.

Amended by Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 2990, ch. 987, Sec. 3, eff. 6/15/1971.

Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.