Improper disposition or cancellation of notice to appear or traffic citation -- Official misconduct -- Misdemeanor.

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  • (1)
    • (a) It is unlawful and official misconduct for any peace officer or other officer or public employee to dispose of:
      • (i) a notice to appear; or
      • (ii) traffic citation.
    • (b) The provisions of Subsection (1)(a) do not apply if the disposal is done with the consent of the magistrate before whom the arrested person was to appear.
  • (2) A person who cancels or solicits the cancellation of a notice to appear or a traffic citation, in any manner other than as provided by law, is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.




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