In misdemeanor cases, the capias or summons shall issue from a court having jurisdiction of the case on the filing of an information or complaint. The summons shall be issued only upon request of the attorney representing the State and on the determination of probable cause by the judge, and shall follow the same form and procedure as in a felony case.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 23.04
IN MISDEMEANOR CASE
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Crane v. Texas (1985)
Most recently applied in Crane v. Texas (May 1985)
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff
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