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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 77(R)

HOUSE BILL 1659  

HOUSE AUTHOR: Ritter

EFFECTIVE: 06-14-01         

SENATE SPONSOR: Staples

House Bill 1659 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to require a county to notify the Texas Department of Criminal Justice if an inmate or defendant who has been transferred from the custody of the department to the county is released on bail or the charges against the person are dismissed.