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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) This article applies to a defendant charged with an offense under any of the following provisions of the Penal Code, if committed against a child younger than 18 years of age:
(1) Chapter 20A (Trafficking of Persons), 21 (Sexual Offenses), 22 (Assaultive Offenses), or 43 (Public Indecency); or
(2) Section 25.02 (Prohibited Sexual Conduct).
(b) Subject to Subsections (c) and (d), a magistrate shall require as a condition of bond for a defendant charged with an offense described by Subsection (a) that the defendant not:
(1) directly communicate with the alleged victim of the offense; or
(2) go near a residence, school, or other location, as specifically described in the bond, frequented by the alleged victim.
(c) A magistrate who imposes a condition of bond under this article may grant the defendant supervised access to the alleged victim.
(d) To the extent that a condition imposed under this article conflicts with an existing court order granting possession of or access to a child, the condition imposed under this article prevails for a period specified by the magistrate, not to exceed 90 days.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - CRIM P Art. 17.41. Condition where child alleged victim - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/code-of-criminal-procedure/crim-ptx-crim-pro-art-17-41/
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