Texas statute

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 24.222 — Hearing during confinement of witness

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. 24.222

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.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 24.222Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

(a) A witness who has been confined for at least 24 hours pursuant to an attachment issued as provided by Article 24.111 may request a hearing in the issuing court regarding whether the continued confinement of the witness is necessary. The court shall grant the request and hold the hearing as soon as practicable. (b) Any subsequent request for a hearing may be granted only if the court determines that holding the hearing is in the best interest of justice. (c) The attorney appointed for the witness under Article 24.111 shall represent the witness at a hearing under this article.

Official sources

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.