Sec. 252.203. ARREST; CONFINEMENT. On the return of a citation served under Section 252.202, if the judge is satisfied that the person served with the citation had custody of the will or papers at the time the complaint under that section was filed and the person does not deliver the will or papers or show good cause why the will or papers have not been delivered, the judge may have the person arrested and confined until the person delivers the will or papers.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680 (H.B. 2502), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Estates of Decedents; Durable Powers of Attorney
Chapter 252 - Safekeeping and Custody of Wills
Subchapter E. Duty and Liability of Custodian of Estate Papers
Section 252.201. Will Delivery
Section 252.2015. Notice and Delivery of Will to Executor or Devisees
Section 252.202. Personal Service on Custodian of Estate Papers