CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE. SERVICE OF A COPY OF THE INDICTMENT
Art. 25.01. [487] [551] [540] In felony
In every case of felony, when the accused is in custody, or as
soon as he may be arrested, the clerk of the court where an
indictment has been presented shall immediately make a certified
copy of the same, and deliver such copy to the sheriff, together
with a writ directed to such sheriff, commanding him forthwith to
deliver such certified copy to the accused.
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
Art. 25.02. [488] [552] [541] Service and return
Upon receipt of such writ and copy, the sheriff shall
immediately deliver such certified copy of the indictment to the
accused and return the writ to the clerk issuing the same, with his
return thereon, showing when and how the same was executed.
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
Art. 25.03. [489] [553] [542] If on bail in felony
When the accused, in case of felony, is on bail at the time
the indictment is presented, it is not necessary to serve him with
a copy, but the clerk shall on request deliver a copy of the same
to the accused or his counsel, at the earliest possible time.
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
Art. 25.04. [490] [554] [543] In misdemeanor
In misdemeanors, it shall not be necessary before trial to
furnish the accused with a copy of the indictment or information;
but he or his counsel may demand a copy, which shall be given as
early as possible.
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
