15.16 – HOW WARRANT IS EXECUTED. (a) The officer or
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 15.16
Summary
This law mandates that an officer executing an arrest warrant must promptly bring the arrested individual before the designated magistrate. It ensures that individuals are not held longer than necessary before being presented to a judicial authority.
Requires prompt transport of arrested individuals to a magistrate.
Specifies magistrate location based on arrest county.
Aims to prevent unnecessary detention before judicial review.
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