Art. 43.04. [788] [872] [850] IF DEFENDANT IS ABSENT. When a judgment and sentence have been rendered against a defendant for a fine in his absence, the court may order a capias issued for his arrest. The sheriff shall execute the capias by bringing the defendant before the court or by placing the defendant in jail until he can be brought before the court. Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722. Amended by Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 2990, ch. 987, Sec. 3, eff. June 15, 1971.

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