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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 82(R)

Senate Bill 844

Senate Author:  Patrick

Effective:  9-1-11

House Sponsor:  Hunter et al.


            Senate Bill 844 amends the Penal Code to expand the conditions that constitute the offense of escape from custody to include escaping from custody while lawfully detained for an offense.