Texas Government Code 493.0145 – Identification of Inmates Subject to Arrest Warrant
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Terms Used In Texas Government Code 493.0145
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Extradition: The formal process of delivering an accused or convicted person from authorities in one state to authorities in another state.
Before an inmate is discharged or is released on parole or mandatory supervision from the department, the department shall conduct a criminal history record check to determine whether the inmate is the subject of an arrest warrant. In conducting the criminal history record check, the department shall allow sufficient time for compliance with any requirements related to notifying the proper authorities of the inmate’s discharge or release and, if necessary, processing a demand for extradition of the inmate.