Art. 102.0071. JUSTICE COURT DISHONORED CHECK OR SIMILAR SIGHT ORDER. On conviction in justice court of an offense under Section 32.41, Penal Code, or an offense under Section 31.03 or 31.04, Penal Code, in which it is shown that the defendant committed the offense by issuing or passing a check or similar sight order, as defined by Section 1.07, Penal Code, that was subsequently dishonored, the court may collect from the defendant and pay to the holder of the check or order the fee permitted by Section 3.506, Business & Commerce Code.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 396, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 2.001(c), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 128 (S.B. 821), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2013.
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