16.17 – DECISION OF JUDGE. After the examining trial has
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 16.17
Summary
This law outlines the judge's responsibilities after an examining trial, including making a decision on the defendant's custody status. If the judge does not issue an order within 48 hours, the defendant is automatically discharged due to a lack of probable cause.
Judge must decide on custody within 48 hours post-trial.
Options include committing, discharging, or admitting to bail.
Failure to act results in automatic discharge of the defendant.
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