Texas SB3073 requires a magistrate to enter written findings in the record within 24 hours if they determine no probable cause exists for an arrest.

Texas SB3073 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to mandate that a magistrate must enter written findings in the record within 24 hours after determining that no probable cause exists to believe that a person committed the offense for which they were arrested. This change applies to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025. For offenses committed before this date, the law in effect at the time of the offense will continue to apply.

Texas SB3073 requires a magistrate to enter written findings in the record within 24 hours if they determine no probable cause exists for an arrest.

Texas SB3073 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to mandate that a magistrate must enter written findings in the record within 24 hours after determining that no probable cause exists to believe that a person committed the offense for which they were arrested. This change applies to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025. For offenses committed before this date, the law in effect at the time of the offense will continue to apply.