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Peace Officers; Words and Phrases

GA-0109

Texas Attorney General Opinion

Death "in the custody of a peace officer" occurs for purposes of Code of Criminal Procedure provision requiring investigation and report when decedent is either under arrest or under physical control or restraint by peace officer|In custody

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