Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 17.37 – Witness May Be Committed
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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 17.37
- 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.
A witness required to give bail who fails or refuses to do so shall be committed to jail as in other cases of a failure to give bail when required, but shall be released from custody upon giving such bail.