Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 55A.002 – Following Trial Court Acquittal
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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 55A.002
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
A person to whom this subchapter applies is entitled to have all records and files relating to the arrest expunged if the person is:
(1) tried for the offense for which the person was arrested; and
(2) acquitted by the trial court, except as provided by Article 55A.151.
Text of article effective on January 01, 2025