Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 56A.554 – Request for Notification; Change of Address
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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 56A.554
- Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
A victim, witness, guardian, or close relative who wants notification of a defendant‘s escape or transfer from custody under a writ of attachment or bench warrant must notify the department of that fact and of any change of address.