Texas Government Code - Section 411.0201. Reproduction Of Records
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§ 411.0201. REPRODUCTION OF RECORDS. (a) except as
provided by Subsection (b), the department may photograph,
microphotograph, or film any record in connection with the issuance
of a driver's license or commercial driver's license and any record
of any division of the department.
(b) None of the following may be photographed or filmed to
dispose of the original record:
(1) an original fingerprint card;
(2) any evidence submitted in connection with a
criminal case; or
(3) a confession or statement made by the defendant in
a criminal case.
(c) The department may create original records in
micrographic form on media, such as computer output microfilm.
(d) A photograph, microphotograph, or film of a record
reproduced under Subsection (a) is equivalent to the original
record for all purposes, including introduction as evidence in all
courts and administrative agency proceedings. A certified or
authenticated copy of such a photograph, microphotograph, or film
is admissible as evidence equally with the original photograph,
microphotograph, or film.
(e) The director or an authorized representative may
certify the authenticity of a photograph, microphotograph, or film
of a record reproduced under this section and shall charge a fee for
the certified photograph, microphotograph, or film as provided by
law.
(f) Certified records shall be furnished to any person who
is authorized by law to receive them.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1187, § 3, eff. Sept. 1,
1997.
Section: 411.0175 411.018 411.019 411.0195 411.0196 411.0197 411.020 411.0201 411.0202 411.0205 411.021 411.022 411.0221 411.0222 411.0223
Last modified: August 11, 2007
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