Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
what does sealed indictment - by person in correctional facility mean?
Asked on 1/18/13, 5:53 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Cynthia Henley
Cynthia Henley, Lawyer
Indictments are public records, except when they are sealed. This happens on occasion when the prosecution does not want those who have yet to be arrested to know about the indictment. Once a person is served / arrested for a charge, they are entitled to know the charges.
Answered on 1/20/13, 9:07 am
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