Houston, TX asked in Criminal Law for Texas

Q: Can you get an EPO dropped off someone in jail?

We have had an epo present before and dropped it.

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2 Lawyer Answers

A: Inmates can be served in Texas. The policies vary by penal institution and by county for jails. An experienced process server may be able to help, but we find service through the Sheriff's Office to be the best way in our county. The court clerks can explain how to get citation and request service by your Sheriff's Office. The fees are usually reasonable, although a lawyer can definitely help.

A: An EPO can be modified or vacated by the magistrate who issued it. See Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 17.292.

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