16.10 – ATTACHMENT FOR WITNESS. The magistrate has the
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 16.10
Summary
This law allows a magistrate to compel a witness to attend court if they reside in the same county as the prosecution. It enables the issuance of an attachment without needing a prior subpoena, streamlining the process of securing witness attendance.
Magistrate can issue an attachment for witness attendance.
Applicable when the witness is in the prosecution's county.
No prior subpoena is required for the attachment.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's ATTACHMENT FOR WITNESS. The magistrate has the 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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