Texas Code Of Criminal Procedure Title 1, Chapter 5 - Family Violence Prevention

• Texas Article 5.01 - Legislative Statement
  (a) Family violence is a serious danger and threat to society and its members. Victims of family violence are entitled to the maximum protection from...
• Texas Article 5.02 - Definitions
  In this chapter, "family violence," "family," "household," and "member of a household" have the meanings assigned by Chapter 71, Family Code. Added by Acts 1985,...
• Texas Article 5.03 - Family Or Household Relationship Does Not Create An Exception To Official Duties
  A general duty prescribed for an officer by Chapter 2 of this code is not waived or excepted in any family violence case or investigation...
• Texas Article 5.04 - Duties Of Peace Officers
  (a) The primary duties of a peace officer who investigates a family violence allegation or who responds to a disturbance call that may involve family...
• Texas Article 5.045 - Standby Assistance; Liability
  (a) In the discretion of a peace officer, the officer may stay with a victim of family violence to protect the victim and allow the...
• Texas Article 5.05 - Reports And Records
  (a) A peace officer who investigates a family violence incident or who responds to a disturbance call that may involve family violence shall make a...
• Texas Article 5.06 - Duties Of Prosecuting Attorneys And Courts
  (a) Neither a prosecuting attorney nor a court may: (1) dismiss or delay any criminal proceeding that involves a prosecution for an offense that constitutes...
• Texas Article 5.07 - Venue For Protective Order Offenses
  The venue for an offense under Section 25.07 or 25.072, Penal Code, is in the county in which the order was issued or, without regard...
• Texas Article 5.08 - Mediation In Family Violence Cases
  Notwithstanding Article 26.13(g) or Section 11(a)(16), Article 42.12, of this code, in a criminal prosecution arising from family violence, as that term is defined by...
• Texas Article 5.08 - Mediation In Family Violence Cases
  Notwithstanding Article 26.13(g) or 42A.301(15), in a criminal prosecution arising from family violence, as that term is defined by Section 71.004, Family Code, a court...

Last modified: September 28, 2016