Definitions

Art. 43.015. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Capias" means a writ that is: (A) issued by a court having jurisdiction of a case after judgment and sentence; and (B) directed "To any peace officer of the State of Texas" and commanding the officer to arrest a person convicted of an offense and bring the arrested person before that court immediately or on a day or at a term stated in the writ. (2) "Capias pro fine" means a writ that is: (A) issued by a court having jurisdiction of a case after judgment and sentence for unpaid fines and costs; and (B) directed "To any peace officer of the State of Texas" and commanding the officer to arrest a person convicted of an offense and bring the arrested person before that court immediately. (3) "Cost" includes any fee, including a reimbursement fee, imposed on a defendant by the court. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1263 (H.B. 3060), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2007. Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (S.B. 346), Sec. 3.02, eff. January 1, 2020. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 106 (S.B. 1373), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.