11.58 – PERSON COMMITTED FOR A CAPITAL OFFENSE. If the
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 11.58
Summary
This law outlines the conditions under which a defendant committed for a capital offense can seek a writ of habeas corpus before indictment. It specifies that unless certain exceptions apply, a defendant cannot request this writ after being committed following a habeas corpus hearing.
Applies to defendants accused of capital offenses.
Limits habeas corpus requests after commitment pre-indictment.
Exceptions are detailed in Articles 11.25 and related provisions.
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