Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 55A.402 – Offense for Violation of Expunction Order
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(a) A person commits an offense if the person:
(1) learns of an arrest while an officer or employee of the state or of any agency or other entity of the state or any political subdivision of the state;
(2) knows of an order expunging the records and files relating to that arrest; and
(3) knowingly releases, disseminates, or otherwise uses the records or files.
(b) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly fails to return or to obliterate identifying portions of a record or file ordered expunged under this chapter.
Attorney's Note
Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 180 days | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 55A.402
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) An offense under this article is a Class B misdemeanor.
Text of article effective on January 01, 2025