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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) This article applies only:
(1) to conviction or deferred adjudication granted on the basis of:
(A) an offense that constitutes family violence, as defined by Section 71.004, Family Code; or
(B) an offense under Title 5, Penal Code; 1 and
(2) if the defendant is a member of the state military forces or is serving in the armed forces of the United States in an active-duty status.
(b) As soon as possible after the date on which the defendant is convicted or granted deferred adjudication on the basis of an offense, the clerk of the court in which the conviction or deferred adjudication is entered shall provide written notice of the conviction or deferred adjudication to the staff judge advocate general or the provost marshal of the military installation to which the defendant is assigned with the intent that the commanding officer will be notified, as applicable.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - CRIM P Art. 42.0183. Notice of Family Violence Offenses Provided by Clerk of Court - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/code-of-criminal-procedure/crim-ptx-crim-pro-art-42-0183/
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