Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 17.24

  • 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.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

All general rules in the Chapter are applicable to bail defendant before an examining court.

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