Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 17.141 – Eligible Bail Bond Sureties in Certain Counties
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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 17.141
- 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.
- sworn: includes affirm or affirmed. See Texas Government Code 312.011
In a county in which a county bail bond board regulated under Chapter 1704, Occupations Code, does not exist, the sheriff may post a list of eligible bail bond sureties whose security has been determined to be sufficient. Each surety listed under this article must file annually a sworn financial statement with the sheriff.