Text of article effective on January 01, 2025
Art. 2A.064.  SHERIFF'S DUTIES RELATED TO CUSTODY OF DEFENDANTS.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), a sheriff shall place in jail a defendant committed to jail by a warrant from a magistrate or court.
(b)  A sheriff may permit a defendant committed to jail by a warrant from a magistrate or court to remain out of jail for a reasonable time to procure bail if the defendant:
(1)  was committed for want of bail; or
(2)  was arrested in a bailable case.
(c)  A sheriff shall guard a defendant permitted to remain out of jail under Subsection (b) to prevent escape.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001, eff. January 1, 2025.