can a justice of the peace in the state of Texas sign a Class B misdemeanor warrant?

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can a justice of the peace in the state of Texas sign a Class B misdemeanor warrant?

person named on warrant was arrested.

2007-02-04 03:14:53 · 2 answers · asked by snowwind 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police

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Yes, a Justice of the Peace is considered a magistrate under the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Any magistrate may issue a warrant of arrest for any degree of offense.

2007-02-04 03:22:30 · answer #1 · answered by txcop 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes.

2007-02-05 08:50:52 · answer #2 · answered by deftonehead778 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋