Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 66 > Subchapter A – General Provisions

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§ 66.001	Definitions

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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 66 > Subchapter A - General Provisions

Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
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
Statute: A law passed by a legislature.