Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 23.08 – Reasons for Retaining Capias
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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 23.08
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
When the capias is not returned at the time fixed in the writ, the officer holding it shall notify the court from whence it was issued, in writing, of his reasons for retaining it.