Texas statute
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 2A.064 — Sheriff's duties related to custody of defendants
Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 2A: OFFICERS; POWERS AND DUTIES, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 2A.064
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) 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.
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