Time and Place of Inquest

Art. 49A.058. TIME AND PLACE OF INQUEST. (a) A justice of the peace shall conduct an inquest as soon as practicable after the justice receives notice of the death. (b) A justice of the peace may conduct an inquest: (1) at the place where the death occurred; (2) at the place where the body was found; (3) by videoconference with a person who is: (A) designated by the justice of the peace; and (B) present with the body for a death described by Article 49A.053(a)(6) or (7); or (4) at any other place the justice determines is reasonable. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 202 (H.B. 1610), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2027. Text of article effective on April 01, 2027