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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) When the sentence against an individual defendant is for fine and costs, he shall be discharged from the same:
(1) when the amount thereof has been fully paid;
(2) when remitted by the proper authority;
(3) when he has remained in custody for the time required by law to satisfy the amount thereof; or
(4) when the defendant has discharged the amount of fines and costs in any other manner permitted by this code.
(b) When the sentence against a defendant corporation or association is for fine and costs, it shall be discharged from same:
(1) when the amount thereof has been fully paid;
(2) when the execution against the corporation or association has been fully satisfied; or
(3) when the judgment has been fully satisfied in any other manner.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - CRIM P Art. 43.01. Discharging judgment for fine - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/code-of-criminal-procedure/crim-ptx-crim-pro-art-43-01/
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