§ 21-172. Violation of promise to appear in court; appearance by counsel.

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(a)

Any person wilfully violating his written promise to appear in court, given as provided in this article, is guilty of a misdemeanor, regardless of the disposition of the charge upon which he was originally arrested.

(b)

A written promise to appear in court may be complied with by an appearance by counsel.

(Ord. No. 203, § 172)

State law reference

Similar provisions, V.T.C.A., Transportation Code § 543.009.

                    
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