18.22[1/2] – TESTING CERTAIN DEFENDANTS OR CONFINED PERSONS FOR
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 18.22[1/2]
Summary
This law mandates testing for communicable diseases in individuals arrested for misdemeanors or felonies under specific circumstances. It applies to those who may have exposed others to such diseases during their arrest or confinement.
Applies to arrested individuals for misdemeanors or felonies.
Testing occurs during arrest, judicial proceedings, or confinement.
Aims to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's TESTING CERTAIN DEFENDANTS OR CONFINED PERSONS FOR 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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