Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 45.016 – Personal Bond; Bail Bond
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(a) The justice or judge may require the defendant to give a personal bond to secure the defendant’s appearance in accordance with this code.
(b) The justice or judge may not, either instead of or in addition to the personal bond, require a defendant to give a bail bond unless:
(1) the defendant fails to appear in accordance with this code with respect to the applicable offense; and
(2) the justice or judge determines that:
(A) the defendant has sufficient resources or income to give a bail bond; and
(B) a bail bond is necessary to secure the defendant’s appearance in accordance with this code.
Text of article effective until January 01, 2025
Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 45.016
- 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.
- Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011