This law allows for a defendant to be held in custody if they refuse to provide a personal or bail bond. It primarily affects defendants who are unable or unwilling to secure their release through these financial means. The law is set to take effect on January 1, 2025.
Defendants can be held if they refuse personal or bail bonds.
Applies unless exceptions in Subsection (c) are met.
Effective starting January 1, 2025.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's (b), unless: law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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