Texas statute
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 24.111 — Hearing required before issuance of certain writs of attachment
Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 24: SUBPOENA AND ATTACHMENT, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 24.111
Statutory text current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Texas.
(a) This article applies only to an attachment that is requested to be issued under: (1) Article 24.011 , if an affidavit is required under Article 24.011 (b-1); or (2) Article 24.12 , 24.14 , or 24.22 . (b) Notwithstanding any other law, a writ of attachment to which this article applies may only be issued by the judge of the court in which the witness is to testify if the judge determines, after a hearing, that the issuance of the attachment is in the best interest of justice. (c) In making a determination under Subsection (b), the judge shall consider the affidavit of the attorney representing the state or the defendant, as applicable, that was submitted with the request for the issuance of the attachment. (d) The court shall appoint an attorney to represent the witness at the hearing under Subsection (b), including a hearing conducted outside the presence of the witness.
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