Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 45.047 – Civil Collection of Fines After Judgment
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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 45.047
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
If after a judgment and sentence is entered the defendant defaults in payment of a fine, the justice or judge may order the fine and costs collected by execution against the defendant’s property in the same manner as a judgment in a civil suit.
Text of article effective until January 01, 2025