CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

CHAPTER 25. 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, Sec. 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, Sec. 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, Sec. 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, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.