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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - Article 17.05. When A Bail Bond Is Given

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Art. 17.05. [270] [318] [306] WHEN A BAIL BOND IS GIVEN.  A 
bail bond is entered into either before a magistrate, upon an 
examination of a criminal accusation, or before a judge upon an 
application under habeas corpus;  or it is taken from the defendant 
by a peace officer if authorized by Article 17.20, 17.21, or 17.22.

Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.  
Amended by Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3045, ch. 1006, Sec. 1, eff. 
Aug. 30, 1971.

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