§ 56A.501 Definitions
§ 56A.502 Applicability
§ 56A.503 Notification of Release or Escape
§ 56A.504 Notification Regarding Defendant Subject to Electronic Monitoring
§ 56A.505 Notification of Right to Notice
§ 56A.506 Victim or Witness Contact Information; Confidentiality
§ 56A.507 Time for Notice
criminal case

Have a question?
Click here to chat with a criminal defense lawyer and protect your rights.

Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 56A > Subchapter K - Notification by Certain Entities of Release or Escape

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Municipality: means a general-law municipality, home-rule municipality, or special-law municipality. See Texas Local Government Code 1.005
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • 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
  • Property: means real and personal property. 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.