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05-Magistrate Duties
Presentation Before the Magistrate
Magistrate&#39;s Warning ................................................................................................................................................... 34
Magistrate&#39;s Determination of Bail and Commitment Form ........................................................................................ 35
Application for Further Detention ................................................................................................................................ 36
Release: With Order to Appear .................................................................................................................................... 38
Release: Magistrate&#39;s Determination of No Probable Cause ........................................................................................ 39
Out-of-County Magistrate&#39;s Bench Judgment .............................................................................................................. 40
Bail with Ignition Interlock Condition ......................................................................................................................... 41
Bail Condition Where Child is Alleged Victim ........................................................................................................... 42
Statutory Warning of a Child ....................................................................................................................................... 43
Written Statement of a Child........................................................................................................................................ 44
Magistrate&#39;s Certification of Child&#39;s Written Statement ............................................................................................... 45
Magistrate&#39;s Determination of Voluntariness – Recorded Statement of Child ............................................................ 47
Magistrate&#39;s Order of Emergency Protection ............................................................................................................... 49
Clerk&#39;s Letter: Copy of Magistrate&#39;s Order of Emergency Protection.......................................................................... 53
Motion to Modify Magistrate&#39;s Order of Emergency Protection ................................................................................. 54
Order Modifying Magistrate&#39;s Order of Emergency Protection ................................................................................... 55
Application for Emergency Detention ......................................................................................................................... 56
Order for Issuance of Mental Health Warrant .............................................................................................................. 57
Mental Health Warrant for Emergency Detention ....................................................................................................... 58
Sheriff&#39;s Notification – Person in Custody with Possible Mental Illness/Mental Retardation ..................................... 59
Magistrate&#39;s Order for Mental Illness/Mental Retardation Exam ................................................................................ 60
Order into Custody for Mental Illness/Mental Retardation Exam ............................................................................... 61
Warrant for Mental Health/Mental Retardation Exam – Person Failing to Submit Voluntarily .................................. 62
Property Hearings / Other
Inventory of Property Seized ....................................................................................................................................... 63
Notice of Stolen Property Hearing ............................................................................................................................... 64
Order Awarding Possession of Stolen Property ........................................................................................................... 65
Order for Impoundment of Out-of-State Motor Vehicle .............................................................................................. 66
MAGISTRATE’S WARNING (Art. 15.17(a), C.C.P.)
STATE OF TEXAS                                                &#167;                                         MAGISTRATE FOR
VS.                                                    &#167;                                         ___________________
___________________                                            &#167;                                            COUNTY, TEXAS
Before me, the undersigned Magistrate in the State of Texas, on this day ____________________, 20__,
______________________________ personally appeared in the custody of ______________________________, a peace officer, not
later than 48 hours after said person was arrested, and said person was given the following warning by me:
_____ 1.   You are charged with the offense of                                                   a misdemeanor  a felony.
An affidavit charging you with this offense (has)(has not) been filed in this court.
_____ 2.   You have a right to hire an attorney to represent you.
_____ 3.   You have the right to have an attorney present prior to and during any interview and questioning by peace
officers or attorneys representing the State.
_____ 4.   You have the right to remain silent.
_____ 5.   You are not required to make a statement, and any statement you make can and may be used against you in
_____ 6.   You have the right to stop any interview or questioning at any time.
_____ 7.   You have the right to have an examining trial (felonies only).
_____ 8.   You have the right to request appointment of counsel if you cannot afford counsel.
Pursuant to Number 8 above, I explained the local procedures for requesting appointment of counsel in a manner the Defendant
could understand. I provided any necessary paperwork and reasonably assisted in its completion. I forwarded the paperwork, if
any, to the appropriate authority, without unnecessary delay, in no event more than 24 hours.
The person warned reports to be a citizen of a foreign country:  Yes  No
I have determined that the said person  is  is not currently on bond in another cause or causes.
Bail is set at $_______________          Bail not determined           Bail denied
I acknowledge that I was given the above warning and that              ________________________________________________
I understand my rights as explained to me in the warning.              Magistrate
Municipal Judge, City of ___________________________
___________________________________                                    Place of warning: _________________________________
Person warned
Time: _______________         Date: __________________
Accused refused to sign acknowledgement
Remarks:                                                               Witnesses (if any):
Editor’s Note: If the person warned is a non-U.S. citizen,
magistrates should consult the Consular Notification and Access
publication of the U.S. Department of State, available on the
TMCEC website at www.tmcec.com/Progams/Judges/Magistrates
or on the Texas Attorney General’s website at www.oag.state.tx.us.
For a complete listing of instances in which bail can be denied, see            _________________________________________
TMCEC Bench Book, Chapter 1.
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MAGISTRATE’S DETERMINATION OF BAIL AND COMMITMENT FORM
Defendant’s Name:                                                        Agency:
Arrest Date:                                                             Agency Report No.:
I, the undersigned Magistrate, hereby certify that the Defendant appeared before me on this date and was informed pursuant to Article
15.17, Code of Criminal Procedure, of the accusation against him/her and of any affidavit filed therewith, of his/her right to counsel, of
his/her right to remain silent, of his/her right to have an attorney present during any interview with peace officers or attorneys
representing the State, of his/her right to terminate the interview at any time, of his/her right to request the appointment of counsel if
he/she is indigent and cannot afford counsel, and of his/her right to have an examining trial, and I informed the person arrested that
he/she is not required to make a statement and that any statement made may be used against him/her.
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED TO COMMIT TO JAIL THE BODY OF THE DEFENDANT ON THE FOLLOWING CHARGED
OFFENSE(S). THE SAID DEFENDANT MAY BE RELEASED ON THE BOND AMOUNT(S) AND/OR CONDITIONS SET OUT
WARRANT/COMPLAINT/OR PROBABLE CAUSE FOR:
Offense                              Felony/Misdemeanor
BAIL IS SET AT: $                                   Surety or Cash Bond            Personal Bond               Bail is Denied
A “family violence” detention hold is directed pursuant to Article 17.291, Code of Criminal Procedure, for ____ hours after bond has
been posted if signed in space provided hereafter by Magistrate who finds probable cause to conclude and hereby does conclude that the
family violence will continue if the Defendant is released prior thereto: (see form entitled Application for Further Detention)
Conditions of release on bond are ordered as follows where initialed in space by Magistrate:
1. Article 17.41 condition where a child is the victim: _____
2. Article 17.441 condition requiring motor vehicle ignition interlock is ordered: _____
Any or all of these conditions for release on bond are to be incorporated by reference and attached to the bond posted by the Defendant.
The Defendant is to sign the conditions, acknowledging receipt and notice thereof prior to release. A copy of the conditions of release is
to be filed with the ________________ County Magistrate’s office the next working day following release and the original is to remain
attached to the original of the bond.
DEFENDANT IS TO BE HELD TO ANSWER TO THE PROPER COURT OF _________________ COUNTY, TEXAS, OR ANY
COURT OR MAGISTRATE BEFORE WHOM THIS CAUSE MAY BE HEREINAFTER PENDING AT ANY TIME AND PLACE
HEREIN FAIL NOT, of this commitment writ make due return, showing how you executed the same.
ISSUED THIS _____ day of _____________________, 20___ at _______________________ o’clock _____.m.
Editor’s Note: For a complete listing of instances in which bail                         Municipal Judge, City of ________________
can be denied, see TMCEC Bench Book, Chapter 1.
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APPLICATION FOR FURTHER DETENTION (Art. 17.291, C.C.P.) (Page 1 of 2)
STATE OF TEXAS                                               &#167;                                            MAGISTRATE FOR
VS.                                                   &#167;                                           ___________________
___________________                                           &#167;                                              COUNTY, TEXAS
Pursuant to Article 17.291, Code of Criminal Procedure, the undersigned applicant requests that the above named Defendant
be detained for       (insert period of time not to exceed 48 hours)          after bond is posted in the above referenced cause.
The Defendant has been arrested in the prevention of family violence and based upon the following facts, there is probable cause
to believe that the violence will continue if the Defendant is released immediately upon posting bond:
If the additional period exceeds 24 hours, probable cause must exist to believe that the person committed the instant offense and
during the 10-year period preceding the date the person has been arrested (check the applicable offense and attach copies of
supporting documentation of requisite probable cause):
 on more than one occasion for an offense involving family violence; or
 for any other offense, if a deadly weapon, as defined in by Section 1.07, Penal Code, was used or exhibited during the commission
of the offense or during immediate flight after the offense.
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APPLICATION FOR FURTHER DETENTION (Art. 17.291, C.C.P.) (Page 2 of 2)
On this the ____ day of ______________, 20__, _______________________________ came for consideration the above and
foregoing Application for Further Detention. The Court having found probable cause for arrest of the above named Defendant and
that said Defendant meets the criteria for continued detention pursuant to the provisions of Article 17.291, Code of Criminal
Procedure, it is hereby ordered that the Sheriff of ___________________ County, Texas, Chief of Police for the City of
________________, Texas or other person having custody of the detained person, hold the said Defendant for _______________
hours (period not to exceed 48 hours) after the time that bond is posted in this cause.
SIGNED this ___ day of _________________, 20__.
Municipal Judge, City of___________________
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RELEASE: WITH ORDER TO APPEAR (Under Art. 15.17(b), C.C.P.)
Report #: ___________________________________
Agency: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Charge:                                                                                   , a fine-only misdemeanor.
The Defendant is released without bond and ordered to appear in person at the ________________ (Municipal)(Justice)
Court, on or before the _____ day of _______________, 20__ at ____________ o&#39;clock _____.m., located at
A copy of this Release With Order to Appear shall be given to the accused upon (his)(her) release. If the accused fails to
appear as required by this Order, the judge of the _________________ (Municipal)(Justice) Court shall issue a warrant for the
SIGNED THIS _____ day of _____________________, 20___ at _______________________ o&#39;clock _____.m.
Municipal Judge, City of ________________
If Interpreter necessary:
Editor’s Note: For the accused to be released without bond and ordered to appear before the Municipal Court, the
accused must not have been previously convicted of a felony or misdemeanor other than a misdemeanor punishable by
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RELEASE: MAGISTRATE’S DETERMINATION OF NO PROBABLE CAUSE (Art. 15.17(d), C.C.P.)
After (having)(not having) received sworn testimony or documents, the undersigned Magistrate determines that
sufficient probable cause was not presented to merit further detention of the above named individual on the above described
charge. The Defendant is therefore ordered released without bond on the above charge pending filing of charges by an
appropriate court or magistrate.
A copy of this Order shall be placed with the records of the Defendant.
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OUT-OF-COUNTY MAGISTRATE’S BENCH JUDGMENT (Art. 15.18, C.C.P.)
STATE OF TEXAS                                                  &#167;                                   IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT
VS.                                                      &#167;                                   CITY OF __________________
On this the ____day of ____________________, 20___, the Defendant in the above numbered and entitled cause, having been
arrested under a warrant issued in a county other than the one in which (he)(she) was arrested, and having appeared in person and
entered a plea of guilty and waived a jury trial in writing; and the Magistrate pursuant to Article 15.18(a)(2), Code of Criminal
Procedure, finds the Defendant guilty of the offense of _________________________________.
□   It is therefore Ordered and Adjudged by the Magistrate that the State of Texas, for the use and benefit of the City of
_____________, Texas, does have and recover from the Defendant the amount of $_______________, being the fine plus costs.
□    (If sentence in addition to payment of fine is authorized) It is further Ordered that the Defendant shall
___________________________________________________ no later than _______________________, 20_____.
□    It is further Ordered and Adjudged that the Defendant be given credit for _____days in jail, each day being _____ hours, in a
total amount of $_____________.
□    It is further found that the Defendant has defaulted in payment of the above fine and costs; is indigent; and each alternative
method of discharging the fine and costs under Article 45.049, Code of Criminal Procedure, would impose an undue hardship on the
Defendant. It is therefore Ordered and Adjudged that payment of the fine and court costs by the Defendant are waived and thus
The amount of $_____________was paid by the Defendant and that sum is ordered transmitted to the Court identified above along
with the written Plea of Guilty and Waiver of Jury Trial executed by the Defendant and this Order before the 11th business day
following the date of this Order.
______________________ County, Texas
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BAIL WITH IGNITION INTERLOCK CONDITION (Art. 17.441, C.C.P.)
STATE OF TEXAS                                                      &#167;                                             MAGISTRATE FOR
VS.                                                         &#167;                                            ___________________
___________________                                                  &#167;                                                COUNTY, TEXAS
 The Court finds that the Defendant is eligible for bail in the amount of $_______________.
The Court further finds that the Defendant is charged with:
 Intoxication Assault (Section 49.07, Penal Code)
 Intoxication Manslaughter (Section 49.08, Penal Code)
 A subsequent offense of Driving While Intoxicated (Section 49.04, Penal Code)
 A subsequent offense of Driving While Intoxicated with Child Passenger (Section 49.045, Penal Code)
 A subsequent offense of Flying While Intoxicated (Section 49.05, Penal Code)
 A subsequent offense of Boating While Intoxicated (Section 49.06, Penal Code)
It is ORDERED that, in addition to any other conditions of bail imposed on the Defendant, that the Defendant abide by the
following conditions of bail:                                                                                                .
 Defendant shall, no later than ____________ days after the date the Defendant is released on bond, and at Defendant’s expense,
have an ignition interlock device that uses a deep-lung breath analysis mechanism to make impractical the operation of a motor vehicle
if ethyl alcohol is detected on the breath of the operator, installed on the following vehicle:
Model year: _____________________                          Make: _________________________
Model: _________________________                           Color: _________________________
License Plate and                                          VIN: __________________________
 Defendant shall not operate ANY motor vehicle unless the vehicle is equipped with such an ignition interlock device.
It is further ORDERED that the following agency shall verify the installation of the ignition interlock device and monitor the
device during the period this Order is in effect, and shall immediately report to this Court, or to any other court in which this case may
be pending, if the device is not installed by the day specified above or if the device is removed or disabled other than according to a
 Defendant shall pay a fee in the amount of $__________________ at the time of installation and thereafter each month to the
agency who monitors the ignition interlock device.
 The Court finds that to require the installation of an ignition interlock device would not be in the best interest of justice.
Signed on the ______ day of ____________________ , 20__.
DEFENDANT’S ACKNOWLEDGMENT                                                  _____________________________________
On the above date, I received a copy of this BAIL CONDITION                                                          Magistrate
AND MOTOR VEHICLE IGNITION INTERLOCK ORDER.
Municipal Judge, City of _________________
MAGISTRATE DUTIES 08/11                                      TMCEC 2011 FORMS BOOK                                                      41
BAIL CONDITION WHERE CHILD IS ALLEGED VICTIM (Art. 17.41, C.C.P.)
STATE OF TEXAS                                                    &#167;                                           MAGISTRATE FOR
VS.                                                       &#167;                                          ___________________
___________________                                                &#167;                                              COUNTY, TEXAS
 Either Chapter 21 (Sexual Offenses) or Chapter 22 (Assaultive Offenses) against a child 12 years of age or younger;
 Section 25.02 (Prohibited Sexual Conduct) against a child 12 years of age or younger; or
 Section 43.25 (Sexual Performance by a Child) by a child 12 years of age or younger.
 is eligible for bail in this case in the amount of $ _______________________; OR
 is entitled to be released on personal recognizance bond in the amount of $ ____________________.
ACCORDINGLY, IT IS ORDERED that, in addition to any other conditions of bail imposed on the Defendant, the Defendant
abide by the following conditions of bail:
□   That the Defendant not communicate directly or indirectly with
□    That the Defendant not go to or near any child care facility, residence, or school where _____________________________
normally resides or attends, specifically, the Defendant is prohibited from coming within _______ feet of: (1) the residence located at
(2) the child care facility located at                                                                                                 ;
and (3) the school located at                                                                                                           .
□    That the Defendant is granted access to ________________________________________________, only under the supervision
of _________________ and only at the following location:
and at the following time(s):                                                                                            .
To the extent that a condition imposed by this Order conflicts with an existing court order granting the Defendant possession of or
access to                                                                                                                          , then
pursuant to Article 17.41(d), Code of Criminal Procedure, the conditions imposed by this Order prevail for a period of               (not
to exceed 90) days.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Order is effective immediately and shall continue in effect until modified by order of this
Court or another court.
“A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THIS ORDER MAY BE PUNISHED FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT BY A FINE OF AS
MUCH AS $100, OR BY CONFINEMENT IN JAIL FOR AS LONG AS THREE DAYS, OR BOTH.”
“A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THIS ORDER MAY ALSO BE SUBJECT TO THE REVOCATION OR INCREASE OF
HIS/HER BAIL AND SUBJECT TO CONFINEMENT UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF THIS CASE.”
“NO PERSON, INCLUDING A PERSON WHO IS PROTECTED BY THIS ORDER, MAY GIVE PERMISSION TO
ANYONE TO IGNORE OR VIOLATE ANY PROVISION OF THIS ORDER. DURING THE TIME IN WHICH THIS
ORDER IS VALID, EVERY PROVISION OF THIS ORDER IS IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT UNLESS
MODIFIED BY ORDER OF THIS COURT OR ANOTHER COURT.”
Signed on the ___ day of ____________, 20__.
Municipal Judge, City of__________________
__________________________ County, Texas
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STATUTORY WARNING OF A CHILD (Sec. 51.095, F.C.)
On this day before me personally appeared ____________________, age ________, a child, accused of an offense
alleged to have been committed in ___________________ County, Texas, on ___________________, 20___.
I, ____________________________, in my capacity as a magistrate read the following warning to the above named
        You may remain silent and not make any statements at all;
        Any statement you make may be used in evidence against you;
        You have the right to have an attorney present to advise you either prior to any questioning or during any questioning;
        If you are unable to employ an attorney, you have the right to have an attorney appointed to advise you before or during any
questioning and interviews with peace officers or attorneys representing the State; and
        You have the right to terminate the interview at any time.
OPTIONAL DIRECTIVE: APPLICABLE ONLY TO RECORDED STATEMENTS:
 Pursuant to Section 51.095(f), Family Code, I am requesting that the officer return you and the recording of your
statement to me at the conclusion of the process of questioning so that I can determine whether it was given
I gave the foregoing warnings to the child at ____________ o’clock, ___.m. on the _________ day of
______________________, 20___ at ____________________________.
Magistrate&#39;s Signature
I acknowledge that I was given the above warning and I understand my rights as explained to me in the warning. I
WAIVE these rights and agree to be interviewed by law enforcement officers.
I acknowledge that I was given the above warning and I understand my rights as explained to me in the warning. I DO
NOT WAIVE these rights.
Juvenile refused to sign acknowledgement of warning.
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WRITTEN STATEMENT OF A CHILD (Sec. 51.095, F.C.)
My name is _______________________________, and I am ________ years of age. I was born in ___________________________,
State of ________________________________ on _____________, 20__. I live at _______________________________________,
Texas with _________________________________________. My telephone number is ____________________________________.
I can also be reached at telephone number _______________________. I am in the _______ grade at _____________________
Prior to making the following statement I was informed by ________________________ (insert title and name of magistrate) that:
1.   I have the right to remain silent and not make any statement at all and that any statement I make may be used against me;
2.   I have the right to have an attorney present to advise me either prior to any questioning or during any questioning;
3.   If I am unable to employ an attorney, I have the right to have an attorney appointed to counsel me before or
during any interviews with peace officers or attorneys representing the State; and
4.   I have the right to terminate any interviews at any time.
I wish to WAIVE these rights and agree to be interviewed by law enforcement officers.
Signed on the _____ day of ____________________, 20__, at __________________________o&#39;clock _____.m.
The statement above is a voluntary statement signed in the presence of _____________________________________ (insert title and
name of magistrate) with no law enforcement officer or prosecuting attorney present.
______________________________                                                                  ______________________________
Signature of Juvenile                                                                                      Signature of Magistrate
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MAGISTRATE’S CERTIFICATION OF CHILD’S WRITTEN STATEMENT (Sec. 51.095, F.C.) (Page 1 of 2)
Magistrate’s Verification and Certification for Statement of a Child
Re: Statement of _________________________________________________, a child.
I, the below listed Magistrate of the State of Texas, do hereby verify and certify the following:
On _____________________, 20__, I gave the above named child the warning as required by Section 51.095, Family Code. (See
the attached warning which is made a part hereof.)
After administering the warning, I examined the child and made the following observations:
 Claims to be _____ years of age and reasonably appears to be of that age;
 (Can)(cannot) read the ______________________________ language; and
(a) demonstrated to me that (he)(she) could do so; OR
(b) I read the attached warning and statement aloud to the child.
 Is a citizen of _____________________________________;
 Advised me that (he)(she) has completed the __________ grade in school, and is now in the __________ grade in school;
 Was not threatened or promised anything by law enforcement officers or any other agents of the State of Texas;
 Does not appear to be under the influence of drugs or intoxicating beverages, and informs me that (he)(she) is not under the
 Does not appear to have been abused by law enforcement officers, or anyone else, and upon inquiry denies that any type of
abuse has occurred;
 Shows no signs of psychiatric problems which might be readily apparent; and, upon inquiry by the undersigned, the child
claims no history of psychiatric treatment or problems;
 Appears to understand the meaning of the warnings given and had no questions about the warnings, except as may be
described as follows, if any:
 Made the statement voluntarily and of (his)(her) own free will without any improper inducements or prohibited conduct by
any law enforcement officers or any other persons;
 Indicated that (he)(she) had not been deprived of food, drink, or sleep.
 Additional observations that I have made during the course of interviewing the said child are as follows, if any:
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MAGISTRATE’S CERTIFICATION OF CHILD’S WRITTEN STATEMENT (Sec. 51.095, F.C.) (Page 2 of 2)
Only after receiving the proper warning and being examined by the undersigned Magistrate did the child, _____________,
sign the attached statement.
Based on the foregoing determinations, I, the undersigned Magistrate, do hereby certify as follows:
 I have examined the child independently of any law enforcement officer or prosecuting attorney.
 I have examined the child in the presence of _______________________________, a (bailiff)(law enforcement officer)
employed by ____________________________, whose presence was required to ensure my personal safety and that of other
court personnel, and who did not carry a weapon in the presence of the child.
 I have determined that the child understands the nature and content of the statement, and has knowingly, intelligently, and
voluntarily waived the rights set out in the warning given pursuant to Section 51.095, Family Code.
 I am convinced that the child understands the nature and content of the statement, and that the child is signing the statement
 The statement was signed by the child in my presence with no law enforcement officer or prosecuting attorney present.
 The statement was signed by the child in my presence and the presence of _________________, a (bailiff) (law enforcement
officer) employed by _______________________________, and who did not carry a weapon in the presence of the child,
because I determined that the presence of said (bailiff) (law enforcement officer) was necessary for my personal safety and that of
THIS CERTIFICATION made by the undersigned magistrate on _________________________, 20___, at ___________ o&#39;clock,
___.m., in ___________________________ County, Texas.
Magistrate&#39;s Name (print or type)
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MAGISTRATE’S DETERMINATION OF VOLUNTARINESS – RECORDED STATEMENT OF CHILD (Page 1 of 2)
Re: Recorded statement of _________________________________________________, a child.
On ___________________, 20__, I gave the above-named child the warning as required by Section 51.095, Family Code. (See
the attached warning which is made a part hereof.). The warning and the child’s waiver of these rights are part of the recording.
During the administration of the warning, pursuant to Section 51.095(f), Family Code, I requested that the officer return the child
and the recording at the conclusion of the process of questioning.
In order to determine voluntariness (check all that are applicable):
      I viewed the recording with the child.
      I had the child view the recording.
From the recording or my interactions with the child I made the following observations:
      Claims to be _____ years of age and reasonably appears to be of that age;
      (Can)(cannot) read the ______________________________ language; and (a) demonstrated to me that (he)(she) could do
so; or (b) I read the attached warning and statement aloud to the child.
      Is a citizen of _____________________________________;
      Advised me that (he)(she) has completed the __________ grade in school, and is now in the __________ grade in school;
      Was not threatened or promised anything by law enforcement officers or any other agents of the State of Texas;
      Does not appear to be under the influence of drugs or intoxicating beverages, and informs me that (he)(she) is not under
      Does not appear to have been abused by law enforcement officers, or anyone else, and upon inquiry denies that any
type of abuse has occurred;
      Shows no signs of psychiatric problems which might be readily apparent, and upon inquiry by the undersigned, the
child claims no history of psychiatric treatment or problems;
      Appears to understand the meaning of the warnings given and had no questions about the warnings;
      Understands what the recorded statement says, and agrees that the statement is (his)(her) version of the facts
surrounding the said offense, and that the statement is true;
      Made the statement voluntarily and of (his)(her) own free will without any improper inducements or prohibited conduct
by any law enforcement officers or any other persons;
      Indicated that (he)(she) had not been deprived of food, drink, or sleep.
      Additional observations that I have made during the course of interviewing the said child are as follows, if any:
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MAGISTRATE’S DETERMINATION OF VOLUNTARINESS – RECORDED STATEMENT OF CHILD (Page 2 of 2)
Based on the foregoing observations, I, the undersigned Magistrate, do hereby determine that:
 The child understands the nature and content of the statement, and has knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waived the rights
set out in the warning given pursuant to Section 51.095, Family Code.
 The child understands the nature and content of the recorded statement, and that the child made the statement voluntarily.
 The statement was not given voluntarily.
THIS DETERMINATION made by the undersigned Magistrate on _________________________, 20___, at ___________ o&#39;clock,
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MAGISTRATE’S ORDER OF EMERGENCY PROTECTION (Art. 17.292, C.C.P.) (Page 1 of 4)
STATE OF TEXAS                                                &#167;                                          MAGISTRATE FOR
VS.                                                   &#167;                                         ___________________
___________________                                            &#167;                                              COUNTY, TEXAS
On this day, __________________________, hereinafter called the Defendant, appeared before the undersigned
Magistrate of the State of Texas, after arrest for an offense involving family violence or a Penal Code offense under Section
42.072 (Stalking), Section 22.011 (Sexual Assault), or Section 22.021 (Aggravated Sexual Assault).
After a post-arrest appearance as provided by Article 17.292(a), Code of Criminal Procedure, the Court:
(1) _____ Entered the following order for emergency protection as mandated by Article 17.292(b), Code of Criminal
Procedure, a matter of law because the arrest was for an offense that also involved  serious bodily injury to the
victim or  the use or exhibition of a deadly weapon during the commission of an assault;
(2) _____ Entered an order for emergency protection as allowed by Article 17.292(a), Code of Criminal Procedure,  on
its own motion;  at the request of the  victim  guardian of the victim  a peace officer  the attorney
representing of the State;
intended to protect ___________________________, hereinafter called the victim, and the following members of the
victim’s family or household, namely _________________________________, ______________________________,
and _____________________________________, including a child or children, namely: _________________________,
____________________________, and ________________________________.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that effective immediately and for the next _____ days (31-61 days, or up to 91 days for
assault with a deadly weapon) from the issuance of this Order, the Defendant, is prohibited from:
 Committing family violence or an assault on the person(s) protected under this Order;
 Committing an act in furtherance of an offense under Section 42.072, Penal Code (Stalking);
 Communicating directly with a member of the family or household or with the person(s) protected under the Order in a
threatening or harassing manner;
 Communicating a threat through any person to a member of the family or household or to the person(s) protected under
 Possessing a firearm; unless the person is a peace officer as defined by Section 1.07, Penal Code, actively engaged in
employment as a sworn, full-time, paid employee of a state agency or political subdivision.
 Going to or within ____________ (distance) of:
1.   the residence of the victim herein located at
2.   the residence of a member of the family or household protected under this Order located at
3.   the place of employment of the victim herein located at
4.   the place of employment of a member of the family or household protected under this Order located at ______________
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MAGISTRATE’S ORDER OF EMERGENCY PROTECTION (Art. 17.292, C.C.P.) (Page 2 of 4)
5.   the business of the victim herein located at ______________________________________________________________
6.   the business of a member of the family or household protected under this Order located at ________________________
7.   the residence of ______________________________, a child protected by this Order at _________________________
8.   the child care facility of _________________________, a child protected by this Order located at _________________
9.   the school of ____________________________, a child protected by this Order located at _______________________
 CONFIDENTIALITY OF ADDRESSES:
Based on the facts presented, the Court further finds that for the safety of the person or persons protected under this
Order, the addresses and specific locations of the person or persons protected by the Order remain confidential and shall
be omitted from the Order.
 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the conditions imposed in this Order shall prevail over any existing order granting
possession of or access to a child named herein for the duration of this Order.
 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Defendant shall be served with a copy of this Order in open court.
 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court shall send a copy of this Order to:
1.   the chief of police in the municipality where the member of the family or household or individual protected by this
Order resides;
2.   the sheriff of the county where the member of the family or household or individual protected by this Order resides,
if any of these persons do not reside in a municipality;
3.   the principal, director, or other person in charge of the school or child care facility attended by a person covered by
this Order and named herein; and
4.   the victim.
 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a law enforcement officer shall make a good faith effort to notify the victim, within
24 hours, that this Order has been issued by calling the victim’s residence and place of employment (if not present at
 (Check this box if the Defendant holds a Concealed Handgun License) IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the license to
carry a concealed handgun issued under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, held by the Defendant is
SUSPENDED for the duration of this Order. The Clerk is ORDERED to send a copy of this Order to the appropriate
division of the Department of Public Safety at its Austin headquarters (see below for address):
Editor’s Note: Only if the Defendant is a handgun licensee should copies of Orders of Emergency Protection suspending
concealed handgun license be faxed (512.424.7284) or mailed to the following:
Attention: Suspension/Revocation
Concealed Handgun Licensing Section #0235
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MAGISTRATE’S ORDER OF EMERGENCY PROTECTION (Art. 17.292, C.C.P.) (Page 3 of 4)
 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Order is effective upon issuance and shall remain in full force and effect until
midnight on ________________, 20___ (this date should be no less than 31 and up to 91 days from the date of issuance).
SIGNED, ENTERED, AND ISSUED at ________ o’clock _____ m. on this the _____ day of ____________________,
________________________________________                                           Municipal Judge, City of _______________
Signature of Defendant acknowledging receipt of
copy of this Order                                                                 _______________________ County, Texas
A VIOLATION OF THIS ORDER BY COMMISSION OF AN ACT PROHIBITED BY THIS ORDER MAY BE
PUNISHABLE BY A FINE OF AS MUCH AS $4,000 OR BY CONFINEMENT IN JAIL FOR AS LONG AS ONE YEAR
OR BY BOTH. AN ACT THAT RESULTS IN FAMILY VIOLENCE OR A STALKING OFFENSE MAY BE
PROSECUTED AS A SEPARATE MISDEMEANOR OR FELONY OFFENSE. IF THE ACT IS PROSECUTED AS A
SEPARATE FELONY OFFENSE, IT IS PUNISHABLE BY CONFINEMENT IN PRISON FOR AT LEAST TWO YEARS.
THE POSSESSION OF A FIREARM BY A PERSON, OTHER THAN A PEACE OFFICER, AS DEFINED BY SECTION
1.07, PENAL CODE, ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN EMPLOYMENT AS A SWORN, FULL-TIME PAID EMPLOYEE OF A
STATE AGENCY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, WHO IS SUBJECT TO THIS ORDER MAY BE PROSECUTED AS A
SEPARATE OFFENSE PUNISHABLE BY CONFINEMENT OR IMPRISONMENT.
NO PERSON, INCLUDING A PERSON WHO IS PROTECTED BY THIS ORDER, MAY GIVE PERMISSION TO
ORDER IS VALID, EVERY PROVISION OF THIS ORDER IS IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT UNLESS A COURT
CHANGES THE ORDER.
WARNINGS UNDER FEDERAL LAW
THIS ORDER IS ENFORCEABLE IN ALL 50 STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TRIBAL LANDS, AND U.S.
TERRITORIES. 18 U.S.C., SECTION 2265.
INTERSTATE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDER MAY SUBJECT THE RESPONDENT TO FEDERAL CRIMINAL
PENALTIES. 18 U.S.C., SECTIONS 2261, 2262.
POSSESSION, TRANSPORTATION, OR RECEIPT OF A FIREARM WHILE THIS ORDER REMAINS IN EFFECT
MAY BE A FELONY UNDER FEDERAL LAW PUNISHABLE BY UP TO 10 YEARS IN PRISON AND/OR A FINE.
IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON WHO IS SUBJECT TO A PROTECTIVE ORDER TO POSSESS A FIREARM OR
The term “family violence” as defined by Section 71.004, Family Code, means:
(1) An act by a member of a family or household against another member of the family or household that is intended to result
in physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or sexual assault, or that is a threat that reasonably places the member in fear of
imminent physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or sexual assault, but does not include defensive measures to protect oneself;
The term “family” as defined by Section 71.003, Family Code, includes individuals related by consanguinity or affinity,
as determined under Sections 573.022 and 573.024, Government Code, individuals who are former spouses of each other,
individuals who are the parents of the same child, without regard to marriage, and a foster child and foster parent, without
regard to whether those individuals reside together. Two individuals are related to each other by consanguinity if one is a
descendent of the other, or they share a common ancestor. An adopted child is considered to be a child of the adoptive
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MAGISTRATE’S ORDER OF EMERGENCY PROTECTION (Art. 17.292, C.C.P.) (Page 4 of 4)
parent for this purpose. Two individuals are related to each other by affinity if they are married to each other, or the
spouse of one of the individuals is related by consanguinity to the other individual. The ending of a marriage by divorce
or the death of a spouse ends relationships by affinity unless a child of that marriage is living.
The term “household” as defined by Section 71.005, Family Code, means a unit composed of persons living together in
the same dwelling, without regard to whether they are related to each other.
The term “member of a household” as defined by Section 71.006, Family Code, includes a person who previously lived in
(2) “Abuse,” as that term is defined by Sections 261.001(1)(C), (E), and (G), Family Code, by a member of a family or
household toward a child of the family or household;
(C) “Physical injury that results in substantial harm to the child, or the genuine threat of substantial harm from
physical injury to the child, including an injury that is at variance with the history or explanation given and excluding
an accident or reasonable discipline by a parent, guardian, or managing or possessory conservator that does not
expose the child to a substantial risk of harm;”
(E) “Sexual conduct harmful to a child’s mental, emotional, or physical welfare, including conduct that constitutes
the offense of continuous sexual abuse of a young child or children under Section 21.02, Penal Code, indecency with
a child under Section 21.11, Penal Code, sexual assault under Section 22.011, Penal Code, or aggravated sexual
assault under Section 22.021, Penal Code” or
(G) “Compelling or encouraging the child to engage in sexual conduct as defined by Section 43.01, Penal Code;”
The term “child” or “minor” as defined by Section 101.003, Family Code, means a person under 18 years of age who has
not been married or who has not had the disabilities of minority removed for general purposes.
(3) “Dating violence,” as that term is defined by Section 71.0021, Family Code, which means “an act by an individual that is
against another individual with whom that person has or has had a dating relationship and that is intended to result in physical
harm, bodily injury, assault, or sexual assault, or that is a threat that reasonably places the individual in fear of imminent
physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or sexual assault, but does not include defensive measures to protect oneself.”
“Dating relationship,” as defined by Section 71.0021(b) and (c), Family Code, means a relationship between
individuals who have or have had a continuing relationship of a romantic or intimate nature. The existence of such a
relationship shall be determined based on consideration of: (1) the length of the relationship; (2) the nature of the
relationship; and (3) the frequency and type of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship. A casual
acquaintanceship or ordinary fraternization in a business or social context does not constitute a “dating relationship.”
The term “firearm” has the meaning assigned by Chapter 46, Penal Code.
A person commits the offense of stalking if, he or she on more than one occasion and pursuant to the same scheme or course
of conduct that is directed specifically at another person, knowingly engages in conduct, including following the other person,
that (1) the actor knows or reasonably believes the other person will regard as threatening (a) bodily injury or death for the
other person; (b) bodily injury or death for a member of the other person’s family or household; or (c) that an offense will be
committed against the other person’s property; (2) causes the other person or a member of the other person’s family or
household to be placed in fear of bodily injury or death or fear that an offense will be committed against the other person’s
property; or (3) would cause a reasonable person to fear the same. Section 42.072, Penal Code.
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CLERK’S LETTER: COPY OF MAGISTRATE’S ORDER OF EMERGENCY PROTECTION (Art. 17.292(h), C.C.P.)
Enclosed  is  a   copy   of   a   Magistrate’s  Order  of   Emergency   Protection  entered                     by    Judge
___________________________________________ on ________________________________________, 20__.
You are a person protected by this Order. Please read this Order carefully because it restrains ____________________ from
committing threats or acts of violence against you. The terms of the Order may contain other important restrictions as well. The
Order is in effect for _________ days after it was signed.
A copy of this Order is on file with this Court and with the (Sheriff of ___________________________County) (Chief of
Police of __________________________________). However, we suggest you keep this copy of the Order in a safe place. If the
person restrained by this Order should violate the Order in any way, it is important that you call the (Sheriff) (Police) at
This is a Court Order. No one, including yourself, can give permission to anyone to ignore or violate any provision of the
enclosed Order.
________________ Municipal Court
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MOTION TO MODIFY MAGISTRATE’S ORDER OF EMERGENCY PROTECTION (Art. 17.292(j), C.C.P.)
STATE OF TEXAS                                           &#167;                                          MAGISTRATE FOR
VS.                                               &#167;                                         ___________________
___________________                                       &#167;                                               COUNTY, TEXAS
MOTION TO MODIFY MAGISTRATE’S ORDER OF EMERGENCY PROTECTION
I,                         , the undersigned Respondent or Protected Person, hereby move to modify the Magistrate’s Order of
Emergency Protection (MOEP) issued on                       , 20___ by Judge                          . In support of this
motion, I submit the following facts:
1. The following changes have occurred since issuance of the MOEP:
2. The MOEP, as originally issued, is unworkable because:
3. The requested modification will not place the victim of the offense at greater risk than did the MOEP because:
4. The requested modification will not, in any way, endanger a person protected under the MOEP because:
5. The following additional information is provided in support of this motion:
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ORDER MODIFYING MAGISTRATE’S ORDER OF EMERGENCY PROTECTION (Art. 17.292(j), C.C.P.)
STATE OF TEXAS                                                 &#167;                                            MAGISTRATE FOR
VS.                                                     &#167;                                           ___________________
___________________                                             &#167;                                               COUNTY, TEXAS
ORDER MODIFYING MAGISTRATE’S ORDER OF EMERGENCY PROTECTION
On this the ___ day of __________________, 20__, came to be heard at the request of the, ___________________, to
modify the Magistrate’s Order of Emergency Protection entered on ________________ , 20__, issued by a judge of this Court in
his or her capacity as a magistrate for the protection of ________________________, an alleged victim.
Said ORDER was issued:
 On the Magistrate’s own motion;
 At the request of the alleged victim of the offense;
 At the request of the guardian of the alleged victim;
 At the request of a peace officer;
 At the request of an attorney representing the State.
Having provided NOTICE to each affected party and conducted a hearing, the Court FINDS:
1. The order as originally issued is unworkable;
2. The modification will not place the victim of the offense at greater risk than did the original Order; and
3. The modification will not in any way endanger a person protected under the Order.
The Court hereby MODIFIES AS FOLLOWS:
1. The above-named Defendant may return to the:
    Alleged victim’s residence located at:
     Alleged victim’s place of employment or business located at:
 The residence, childcare facility, or school located at:
2. Other modification(s):
UNLESS EXPRESSLY STATED IN THIS ORDER, ALL OTHER TERMS OF THE MAGISTRATES’S ORDER OF
EMERGENCY PROTECTION ARE STILL IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.
ENTERED this ___ day of __________________, 20__.
Municipal Judge, City of _____________
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APPLICATION FOR EMERGENCY DETENTION (Sec. 573.011, H.S.C.)
STATE OF TEXAS                                                &#167;                                            MAGISTRATE FOR
VS.                                                    &#167;                                            ___________________
___________________                                            &#167;                                               COUNTY, TEXAS
APPLICATION FOR EMERGENCY DETENTION
I, the undersigned applicant, have reason to believe and do believe that
____________________________________________ evidences a substantial risk of serious harm to himself/herself or others.
This harm is specifically described as follows:
I further believe that the risk of harm is imminent unless the person named above is immediately restrained. My belief is derived
from specific recent behavior, overt acts, attempts, or threats which are described in detail as follows:
My relationship to the person named above is (describe in detail)
Therefore, I request the Magistrate to issue an order and warrant for emergency detention, pursuant to Chapter 573, Health and
Safety Code, of the person named above.
Applicant’s name and address:                                           Applicant’s telephone number(s):
_______________________________________                                 Home:
_______________________________________                                 Work:
_______________________________________                                 _______________________________________________
Date                                                                    Signature of Applicant
Editor’s Note: An adult filing a written application for the emergency detention of another person must present this application
personally to a magistrate (Sec. 573.012(a), H.S.C.) The magistrate may interview the applicant. A magistrate may permit an
applicant who is a physician to present the application by email with the application attached as a secure PDF document or by
secure electronic means, including satellite transmission, closed-circuit television transmission, or secure two-way electronic
communication (Sec. 573.012(h), H.S.C.).
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ORDER FOR ISSUANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH WARRANT (Secs. 573.011 and 573.012, H.S.C.)
STATE OF TEXAS                                                  &#167;                                              MAGISTRATE FOR
VS.                                                     &#167;                                             ___________________
___________________                                              &#167;                                                 COUNTY, TEXAS
Upon presentation of an Application for Emergency Detention by                             (name of applicant)                      ,
the Court finds that there is reasonable cause, i.e.,                        (basis of reasonable cause)                               to
believe that          (name of person to be committed)             evidences mental illness that creates an imminent, substantial risk of
serious harm to (himself)(herself) or others, that the risk of harm is imminent unless the person is immediately restrained and necessary
restraint for treatment cannot be accomplished without emergency detention, and that emergency detention is the least restrictive means
to effect necessary restraint.
It is therefore Ordered that a warrant shall issue for the immediate apprehension, detention, and transportation of the above
named person to an appropriate treatment facility for a preliminary examination by a physician.
____________________                                                                      ____________________________________
Date Entered                                                                                                         Magistrate
________________________County, Texas
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MENTAL HEALTH WARRANT FOR EMERGENCY DETENTION (Sec. 573.021, H.S.C.)
STATE OF TEXAS                                                                                      &#167;                                                                           MAGISTRATE FOR
VS.                                                                                      &#167;                                                                         ___________________
___________________                                                                                    &#167;                                                                               COUNTY, TEXAS
TO ANY HEALTH OR PEACE OFFICER OF THE STATE OF TEXAS - GREETINGS:
You are hereby commanded to apprehend the person
and transport same to                                                                                                                                                                                        , Texas
for the purpose of a preliminary examination in accordance with Section 573.021, Health and Safety Code.
Herein fail not, but of this writ make due return, showing how you executed same.
Given under my hand this _____ day of _______________ , 20__.
City of _______________________________
_________________________County, Texas
Received the _____ day of ___________, 20__, and executed by apprehending the person, ______________________________,
and transporting (him)(her) to __________________________________________________________ for temporary acceptance for
Date Executed: _____________________                                                                                                         By: __________________________________
Health or Peace Officer
Time: __________________ (a.m.)(p.m.)
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SHERIFF’S NOTIFICATION – PERSON IN CUSTODY WITH POSSIBLE MENTAL ILLNESS/MENTAL RETARDATION (Art.
16.22, C.C.P.)
STATE OF TEXAS                                                    &#167;                                                  MAGISTRATE FOR
VS.                                                        &#167;                                                 ___________________
___________________                                                &#167;                                                     COUNTY, TEXAS
I have reasonable cause to believe that _____________________________, a person committed to my custody, may have a mental
illness or may be a person with mental retardation. My belief is based on the following evidence or statements:
(indicate who made statement(s) or source of evidence – include observed behavior of person in question)
I am aware of the following prior evaluation indicating a need for referral for further mental illness or mental retardation
____________________                                                             _____________________________________________
Date                                                                                                        Applicant’s Signature
(Sheriff)(Deputy Sheriff)
_________________________________ County, Texas
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MAGISTRATE’S ORDER FOR MENTAL ILLNESS/MENTAL RETARDATION EXAM (Art. 16.22, C.C.P.)
STATE OF TEXAS                                                &#167;                                             MAGISTRATE FOR
VS.                                                    &#167;                                             ___________________
The Court, on this day having heard the evidence and arguments, finds that the Respondent
, is a person currently committed to the custody of the Sheriff of
County, Texas. The Court further finds that:
 There is no reasonable cause to believe that the Respondent has a mental illness or is a person with a mental retardation and no
examination will be ordered by this Court.
 There is reasonable cause to believe that the Respondent has a mental illness.
 There is reasonable cause to believe that the Respondent is a person with mental retardation.
It is therefore Ordered that no later than: (a) 30 days from this date if the Respondent is charged with a felony offense or (b)
10 days from this date if the Respondent is charged with a misdemeanor offense, the local mental health or mental retardation
authority, or another qualified mental health or mental retardation expert shall: (A) collect information regarding whether the
defendant has a mental illness as defined by Section 571.003, Health and Safety Code, or is a person with mental retardation as
defined by Section 591.003, Health and Safety Code, including information obtained from any previous assessment of the
Respondent; and (B) provide to the undersigned magistrate a written assessment of the information collected under paragraph (A),
unless in the year preceding the Respondent’s applicable date of arrest, the Respondent has been determined to have a mental
illness or to be a person with mental retardation by the local mental health or mental retardation authority or another mental health
or mental retardation expert.
Signed and entered this           day of                          , 20__.
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ORDER INTO CUSTODY FOR MENTAL ILLNESS/MENTAL RETARDATION EXAM (Art. 16.22, C.C.P.)
The Magistrate finds that on the       day of                    , 20__, this Court found reasonable cause to believe that the
Respondent                                                                                                                        ,
(has a mental illness) (is a person with mental retardation) and further ordered Respondent to, no later than the _____ day of
____________________________, 20__, submit to an examination by _____________________ to determine whether
Respondent has a mental illness as defined by Section 571.003, Health and Safety Code, or is a person with a mental retardation as
defined by Section 591.003, Health and Safety Code.
The Magistrate further finds that Respondent failed to submit to the examination. It is therefore Ordered that a warrant
shall issue for the immediate apprehension and detention of the above named Respondent for a period not to exceed
_____________ days (21 days maximum) from the date of apprehension.
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WARRANT FOR MENTAL HEALTH/MENTAL RETARDATION EXAM – PERSON FAILING TO SUBMIT VOLUNTARILY (Art.
You are hereby commanded to apprehend the person                                                                             and transport same to                                                    , Texas
 an examination to determine if the person has a mental illness as defined by Section 571.003, Health and Safety Code.
 an examination to determine if the person is a person with mental retardation as defined by Section 591.003, Health and Safety
It is furthered Ordered, pursuant to Article 16.22(a), Code of Criminal Procedure, that the person be held in custody no
more than ______________days (21 days maximum) for the purpose of said examination.
Received the _____ day of _____________, 20__, and executed by apprehending the person, ____________________________,
and transporting (him)(her) to __________________________________________________________________________________.
Date Executed: _____________________                                                                                                           By: _________________________________
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INVENTORY OF PROPERTY SEIZED (Arts. 18.10, 18.11, and 47.03, C.C.P.)
STATE OF TEXAS                                                 &#167;                              IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT
VS.                                                     &#167;                              CITY OF __________________
_____________________                                           &#167;                              __________COUNTY, TEXAS
Comes now, ______________________________, a peace officer, with the ________________________________________,
and files this inventory. On the _____ day of _______________, 20__, at                                            ,
a location in ______________________________ County, Texas, I seized the following property, described as follows:
I seized the above described property from                                                                                     ,
whose mailing address is                                                                                                           .
The property was seized because
Furthermore, I have reliable knowledge that the following named parties may have a claim to possession of the above described
property. The names and mailing addresses are as follows:
The above described property is currently stored at                                                                       ,
and has been incurring a daily storage fee of $__________, since the _____ day of _______________, 20__. Additional charges of
$__________ were incurred as a result of
I estimate the value of this property to be $___________.
No criminal action relating to this property is pending.
Wherefore, the State requests that the court order this property be held by petitioner pending examining trial to determine
who has the right to possession of the property.
Filed this _____ day of _______________, 20__.
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NOTICE OF STOLEN PROPERTY HEARING (Art. 47.01a, C.C.P.)
EX. REL.                                               &#167;                                  IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT
&#167;                                  CITY OF __________________
(Describe Property)                                        &#167;                                  __________COUNTY, TEXAS
On the _____ day of _______________, 20__, certain items of personal property were ordered seized by this Court and held
pending a determination of which party has the right to possession of said property. The property,
is being held at _______________________________________________________, a location in the City of                        , Texas.
A hearing is hereby scheduled to determine who has the right to possession of the above described property. The hearing will be
held at _____ o&#39;clock ___.m. on the _____ day of _______________, 20__, at __________________________________ in
_________________________, Texas. If you feel you have a valid claim to possession of this property, you must appear at this
proceeding with proof to support your claim. If you are not present at this hearing, the Court may presume you either do not have a
valid claim to possession, or you have abandoned your claim to possession, or you do not wish to assert such claim.
If you have any questions, please call the Municipal Court, ________________________________.
(Magistrate)(Judge)
_______________________County, Texas
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ORDER AWARDING POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY (Art. 47.04, C.C.P.)
EX. REL.                                                &#167;                                  IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT
&#167;                                   CITY OF __________________
(Describe Property)                                           &#167;                                   __________COUNTY, TEXAS
Whereas, on the _____ day of _______________, 20__, in the Municipal Court of ______________________________
County, Texas, came on to be heard and was heard the above styled case wherein _______________________________ is seeking to
establish the right to possession of the following described property:
now in the possession and control of __________________________________________, a peace officer with the
All parties expressing a claim to possession were properly notified of this examining trial, and those desiring to assert such claim
to possession appeared in person or through their attorney; and the Court, after hearing all the evidence and testimony, finds that no
criminal action regarding this property is pending and is of the opinion that possession of the above described property should be
awarded to ______________________________________, whose mailing address is                                                             .
Therefore, upon motion by the State, it is hereby Ordered that possession of said property now in the possession and control
of __________________ be immediately transferred to _____________________________________________ subject to the
condition that such property shall be available to the State or by order of any Court having jurisdiction of the offense to be used for
Furthermore, it is hereby Ordered that _________________________________________________ pay all reasonable
charges for the safekeeping of said property while in the possession and control of _________________________________ pending
this examining trial, and the possession not be transferred until such charges are paid. Said charges, having been verified by the
attached affidavit of ________________________________________________________ are determined to be $__________, and
shall be paid to ________________________________.
Be it further Ordered that ____________________________________ make due return, showing how you executed same.
Entered and signed this the _____ day of _______________, 20__.
Executed by transferring possession and control of the above described property to:
This the _____ day of _______________, 20__.
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ORDER FOR IMPOUNDMENT OF OUT-OF-STATE MOTOR VEHICLE (Secs. 601.291 and 601.294, T.C.)
STATE OF TEXAS                                                &#167;                                               MAGISTRATE FOR
VS.                                                     &#167;                                              ___________________
___________________                                            &#167;                                                 COUNTY, TEXAS
WHEREAS IT IS FOUND:
1.    The owner or operator of the vehicle has not registered the vehicle in this state;
2.    The owner or operator of the vehicle was involved in a motor vehicle accident in this State that resulted in bodily injury,
death, or damage to the property of one person to an apparent extent of at least $500;
3.    There is a reasonable possibility of a judgment being rendered against the owner or operator of the vehicle for any
bodily injury, death, or property damage sustained in the motor vehicle accident;
4.    The owner or operator of the vehicle failed to provide:
a. Evidence of financial responsibility for the bodily injury, death, or property damage; or
b. Evidence that the person is exempt from the requirement of financial responsibility, pursuant to Section 601.051,
THE MAGISTRATE IS REQUIRED TO ORDER:
Pursuant to Section 601.294 of the Transportation Code, that the Sheriff of _______________ County, Texas, (Chief of
Police of _______________, Texas) take into possession and safekeeping the described motor vehicle, to wit:
Make: ______________________ Model: __________________ Color: ____________ Year: ___________________
License Number: ______________ State: ______________________ VIN: ______________________________________
Vehicle Operator: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Vehicle Owner: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Address of Owner: ___________________________________________________________________________________
NOTICE TO VEHICLE OWNER:
Texas law provides that the motor vehicle remain impounded until you present to the person authorized to release the
1. a certificate of release obtained from the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Section 601.296, Transportation Code;
2. pay for the cost of impoundment.
Ordered, signed, and delivered on _____ day of ___________________, 20___.
Municipal Judge, City of _____________________________
___________________________________ County, Texas
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Duties Collector and District Magistrate
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