38.10 – BAIL JUMPING AND FAILURE TO APPEAR. (a) A person
Texas Penal Code § 38.10
Summary
This law penalizes individuals who fail to appear in court as required after being released from custody. It applies to those released on bail or other conditions, and provides certain defenses for those who miss their appearance due to specific circumstances.
Applies to individuals released from custody on bail or conditions.
Failure to appear intentionally results in an offense.
Defenses exist for community supervision or valid reasons for absence.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's BAIL JUMPING AND FAILURE TO APPEAR. (a) A person 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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