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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 24.222 — HEARING DURING CONFINEMENT OF WITNESS

CR § 24.222Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 24. SUBPOENA AND ATTACHMENT

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(a)A witness who has been confined for at least 24 hours pursuant to an attachment issued as provided by Article 24.111 may request a hearing in the issuing court regarding whether the continued confinement of the witness is necessary. The court shall grant the request and hold the hearing as soon as practicable.
(b)Any subsequent request for a hearing may be granted only if the court determines that holding the hearing is in the best interest of justice.
(c)The attorney appointed for the witness under Article 24.111 shall represent the witness at a hearing under this article.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 292 (S.B. 291), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2017.

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 24.222 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.