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CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

CHAPTER 25. SERVICE OF A COPY OF THE INDICTMENT


	Art. 25.01. [487] [551] [540] IN FELONY.  In every case of 
felony, when the accused is in custody, or as soon as he may be 
arrested, the clerk of the court where an indictment has been 
presented shall immediately make a certified copy of the same, and 
deliver such copy to the sheriff, together with a writ directed to 
such sheriff, commanding him forthwith to deliver such certified 
copy to the accused.

Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.             


	Art. 25.02. [488] [552] [541] SERVICE AND RETURN.  Upon 
receipt of such writ and copy, the sheriff shall immediately 
deliver such certified copy of the indictment to the accused and 
return the writ to the clerk issuing the same, with his return 
thereon, showing when and how the same was executed.

Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.             


	Art. 25.03. [489] [553] [542] IF ON BAIL IN FELONY.  When the 
accused, in case of felony, is on bail at the time the indictment is 
presented, it is not necessary to serve him with a copy, but the 
clerk shall on request deliver a copy of the same to the accused or 
his counsel, at the earliest possible time.

Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.             


	Art. 25.04. [490] [554] [543] IN MISDEMEANOR.  In 
misdemeanors, it shall not be necessary before trial to furnish the 
accused with a copy of the indictment or information;  but he or his 
counsel may demand a copy, which shall be given as early as 
possible.

Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.