17.071 – CHARITABLE BAIL ORGANIZATIONS. (a) In this
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 17.071
Summary
This law defines charitable bail organizations as entities that accept public donations to post bail for defendants. It excludes family members and certain nonprofit corporations from this definition, ensuring that only specific organizations can operate under these guidelines.
Defines charitable bail organizations and their functions.
Excludes family members and religious nonprofits from the definition.
Regulates how public donations can be used for bail.
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