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Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 573.024. Transportation After Release

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Arrangements shall be made to transport a person who is entitled to release under Section 573.023 to:

(1) the location of the person's apprehension;

(2) the person's residence in this state; or

(3) another suitable location.

(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to a person who is arrested or who objects to the transportation.

(c) If the person was apprehended by a peace officer under Subchapter A, arrangements must be made to immediately transport the person. If the person was transported for emergency detention under Subchapter A  1 or detained under Subchapter B,  2 the person is entitled to reasonably prompt transportation.

(d) The county in which the person was apprehended shall pay the costs of transporting the person.

1 V.T.C.A., Health & Safety Code § 573.001 et seq.
2 V.T.C.A., Health & Safety Code § 573.011 et seq.
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