11.62 – REFUSAL TO GIVE COPY OF PROCESS. Any jailer,
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 11.62
Summary
This law makes it an offense for jailers, sheriffs, or other officers to refuse a demand for a copy of the process under which a prisoner is held. It ensures that prisoners or their representatives can access this information, promoting transparency in the detention process.
Applies to jailers, sheriffs, and other custody officers.
Officers must provide a copy of the holding process upon demand.
Refusal to comply is considered an offense with legal consequences.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's REFUSAL TO GIVE COPY OF PROCESS. Any jailer, law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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