MAGISTRATE WARNING
STATE OF TEXAS, COUNTY OF TAYLOR
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT:
Before me, ______, Magistrate of ______, in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas appeared ______at ______o’clock _____.M. on the ______day of ______20_____, at which time and place I informed him/her in clear language of his/her rights in accordance with Article 15.17 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO:
______1. Be informed of the accusation(s) against you and any affidavits filed therewith.
______2. Remain silent.
______3. Not make a statement or take a polygraph examination and that any statement made by you (oral or written) may be used against you.
______4. Hire an attorney.
______5. Have an attorney present prior to and during any interview with Peace Officers or Attorneys representing the State, and terminate the interview at any time.
______6. Request appointment of counsel if you cannot afford counsel. The procedure for requesting appointment of counsel consists of you, the accused person, completing the “Affidavit of Indigence” and signing and swearing to the truthfulness of the statements contained in said Affidavit. Should you need assistance in completing the said Affidavit then I will make available, at your request, an individual to assist you in completing said Affidavit.
______7. Be allowed a reasonable time and opportunity to consult with counsel if you desire.
______8. Have an examining trial (if you are charged with a felony offense).
______9. Be admitted to bail, if allowed by law.
_____ 10. U.S. Citizen ______Yes ______No Country:______
Do you wish your consulate notified of your arrest? ______Yes ______No
Charge(s): Bail:
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I have asked the accused whether he/she wants to request appointment of counsel.
The Accused Does/Does Not Want To Request Appointment of Counsel.
(Circle One)
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TAYLOR COUNTY MAGISTRATE
Note: THIS IS A TWO-SIDED FORM: SPANISH ONE SIDE, ENGLISH OTHER SIDE
ESTE FORM TIENE DOS LADOS: EN ENGLIS UN LADO Y ESPANOL EN LO OTRO