Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 16.02 – Examination Postponed
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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 16.02
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
The magistrate may at the request of either party postpone the examination to procure testimony; but the accused shall in the meanwhile be detained in custody unless he give bail to be present from day to day before the magistrate until the examination is concluded, which he may do in all cases except murder and treason.