Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 22.011 – Privilege From Arrest
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(a) A witness is privileged from arrest while attending, going to, and returning from court.
(b) The privilege provided by this section extends for a period computed by allowing one day of travel for each 150 miles of the distance from the courthouse to the witness’s residence.
Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 22.011
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
(c) This section does not apply to an arrest for a felony, treason, or breach of the peace.