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We have a jp here making individuals post appearance bonds on class C cases for every "Not Guilty" plea to insure their appearance in court.

Anyone heard of this or know where the authority is?
 
Posts: 128 | Location: TX | Registered: March 05, 2003Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Code of Criminal Procedure 45.016 allows bail for cases in justice courts. I have suggested to our JPs that they release on PR bonds rather than cash/surety bonds, but it is totally within their discretion.
 
Posts: 5 | Location: Walker County Criminal District Attorney | Registered: March 26, 2014Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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But they haven't been arrested, particularly speeders who I thought can't be arrested.

So, a person who law enforcement can't arrest can be arrested if they refuse to post a bond when they enter a not guilty plea?
 
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the only time I have seen appearance bonds posted is to lift a warrant for failure to appear or VPTA but not just for a entry of not guilty and requesting a court date
 
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Oh I understand now. I was thinking of when the person was already in jail, usually on some other charge as well. I have not heard of requiring a bond just for entering a not guilty plea either.
 
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