Government Code §511.021

In force on Sep 01, 2017 · this text took effect Sep 01, 2017 · amended later, effective Sep 01, 2021

INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OF DEATH OCCURRING IN COUNTY JAIL

(a) On the death of a prisoner in a county jail, the commission shall appoint a law enforcement agency, other than the local law enforcement agency that operates the county jail, to investigate the death as soon as possible. (b) The commission shall adopt any rules necessary relating to the appointment of a law enforcement agency under Subsection (a), including rules relating to cooperation between law enforcement agencies and to procedures for handling evidence.

History: Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 950 (S.B. 1849 ), Sec. 3.07, eff. September 1, 2017.

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