17.292[1/4] – MAGISTRATE'S ORDER FOR EMERGENCY PROTECTION. (a)
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 17.292[1/4]
Summary
This law allows a magistrate to issue an emergency protection order during a defendant's first appearance after an arrest for specific family violence offenses. It can be initiated by the magistrate or requested by the victim, their guardian, a peace officer, or the state's attorney.
Applies to defendants arrested for family violence offenses.
Emergency protection orders can be issued at initial court appearance.
Requests can come from various parties, including victims and law enforcement.
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