Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 45A.103 – Service of Process for Municipal Court
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(a) All process issued by a municipal court:
(1) may be served by a peace officer or marshal of the municipality in which the court is located; and
(2) shall be served by a peace officer or marshal described by Subdivision (1) if directed by the court.
(b) Process must be served under Subsection (a) in accordance with the law governing a sheriff’s or constable’s service of process issued by a justice court, as applicable.
Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 45A.103
- Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
(c) A peace officer or marshal of a municipality may serve process issued by a municipal court in that municipality anywhere in the county or counties in which the municipality is located.
Text of article effective on January 01, 2025