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TITLE 37PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 1TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
CHAPTER 1ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION
SUBCHAPTER DMEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS POLICIES
RULE §1.54Releases After Arrest or Charges

It shall be permissible for authorized members of this department to release the following information in criminal proceedings at the time charges are filed, or upon arrest of the defendant.

  (1) The fact and circumstances of arrest, including the time and place of arrest, pursuit, resistance, and any injuries suffered during the arrest.

  (2) The identity of the investigating and arresting officer and agency and the length of the investigation.

  (3) At the time of seizure of any physical evidence, a description of the evidence seized.

  (4) The nature, substance, or text of the charge as filed in a court proceeding and the identity of the person charged. This may include the age, residence, occupation, and family status of the suspect.

  (5) Information as to the court in which the charge was filed and the fact the defendant was released on bond or remanded to jail.

  (6) Information of the type outlined in §1.53 of this title (relating to Releases Before Arrest or Charge).


Source Note: The provisions of this §1.54 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976; amended to be effective April 21, 2003, 28 TexReg 3363

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