§ 58-5. Violation of promise to appear.

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(a)

A person lawfully released from custody, whether by posting bond or by signing a written promise to appear, on condition that he subsequently appear in the municipal court, shall appear in accordance with the terms of his release.

(b)

For purposes of this section, "custody" means an arrest or a detention for purposes of issuing a written citation by a police officer or by a person authorized to issue citations under section 58-4 of this chapter.

(Ord. No. O-96-035-01, § 1(11½-5), 4-22-96)

State law reference

Failure to appear, V.T.C.A., Penal Code § 38.10.

                    
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