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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 2A.064 — SHERIFF'S DUTIES RELATED TO CUSTODY OF DEFENDANTS

CR § 2A.064Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 2A. OFFICERS; POWERS AND DUTIES · Art. B. POWERS AND DUTIES OF PEACE OFFICERS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

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(a)Except as provided by Subsection (b), a sheriff shall place in jail a defendant committed to jail by a warrant from a magistrate or court.
(b)A sheriff may permit a defendant committed to jail by a warrant from a magistrate or court to remain out of jail for a reasonable time to procure bail if the defendant:
(1)was committed for want of bail; or
(2)was arrested in a bailable case.
(c)A sheriff shall guard a defendant permitted to remain out of jail under Subsection (b) to prevent escape.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001, eff. January 1, 2025.

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 2A.064 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.