Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 16.15 – Who May Discharge Capital Offense
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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 16.15
- 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.
- Capital offense: A crime punishable by death.
- Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
The examination of one accused of a capital offense shall be conducted by a justice of the peace, county judge, county court at law, or county criminal court. The judge may admit to bail, except in capital cases where the proof is evident.