Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 2, eff. September 1, 2007. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. (c) Before imposing a condition described by Subsection (b)(1), a magistrate must afford an alleged victim an opportunity to provide the magistrate with a list of areas from which the victim would like the defendant excluded and shall consider the victim's request, if any, in determining the locations the defendant will be ordered to refrain from going to or near. 722. 737), Sec. 13, eff. 593 (H.B. 1352 (S.B. 17.26. (5) the presiding judge or magistrate who authorized the personal bond. Class B misdemeanor: Up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,000. (5) the magistrate finds, after considering all the circumstances, a pretrial risk assessment, if applicable, and any other credible information provided by the attorney representing the state or the defendant, that release on personal bond would reasonably ensure the defendant's appearance in court as required and the safety of the community and the victim of the alleged offense. Defendants who have committed a capital crime or are considered a high flight risk might be denied bailthat is, these defendants will not be released after arrest and prior to trial. (4) the court that issued the order releasing the defendant on bond. September 1, 2011. 4, eff. September 1, 2021. Bail is the amount of money that defendants have to post in order to stay home during their trial.1 Those who do not post bail will have to wait for their trial behind bars. 1, eff. (a) As soon as practicable but not later than the next business day after the date a magistrate issues an order imposing a condition of release on bond for a defendant or modifying or removing a condition previously imposed, the clerk of the court shall send a copy of the order to: (1) the appropriate attorney representing the state; and. Art. Because this offense involves someone who has had their car stolen, the bail bond amount will be closer to $10K. (c) Except as otherwise provided by Subsection (d), a person who commits an offense under Section 25.07, Penal Code, other than an offense related to a violation of a condition of bond set in a family violence case, may be taken into custody and, pending trial or other court proceedings, denied release on bail if following a hearing a judge or magistrate determines by a preponderance of the evidence that the person committed the offense. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. This Class A misdemeanor will have a bail bond amount closer to $3,000. 955 (S.B. (3) the modification will not in any way endanger a person protected under the order. We do not handle any of the following cases: And we do not handle any cases outside of California. (b) The magistrate may not require the installation of the device if the magistrate finds that to require the device would not be in the best interest of justice. Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. (d) amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. The sheriff shall report the suspension to the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System. If the sheriff verifies the statement in the affidavit, the sheriff shall notify the magistrate before which the prosecution is pending of the verification. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. (l) In the order for emergency protection, the magistrate shall suspend a license to carry a handgun issued under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, that is held by the defendant. Art. When a harassment charge is filed, there is a victim involved, and it is considered to be morally bad. Art. Once the defendant is placed in custody, the revocation of the defendant's bond discharges the sureties on the bond, if any, from any future liability on the bond. 3582), Sec. 90 (S.B. 44, eff. 6, eff. Art. Any interaction that has physical contact that causes harm to the other person is considered assault. (f-1) A sheriff who receives a report under Subsection (f) shall provide a copy of the report to the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System. June 20, 2003; Subsec. He isn't addressing people stuck behind bars because they can't afford to pay. 623, Sec. (2) "Database" means the statewide law enforcement information system maintained by the Department of Public Safety, also known as the Texas Crime Information Center. Art. 17.14. The amount of bail depends on the offense being charged and the court hearing the case. 1, eff. Reasonable time shall be given the accused to procure security. (Dated ., and attested by the judge of the court, clerk, magistrate or sheriff.)". 17.12. An aggravated assault with a deadly weapon is a second degree felony, which is 2-20 years of potential jail time with a maximum of $10,000. 1, eff. An order for emergency protection issued under Subsection (b)(2) of this article remains in effect up to the 91st day but not less than 61 days after the date of issuance. (a) In this article, "charitable bail organization" means a person who accepts and uses donations from the public to deposit money with a court in the amount of a defendant's bail bond. RELEASE ON PERSONAL BOND OF CERTAIN DEFENDANTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY. (d) If the defendant is charged with or has previously been convicted of an offense involving violence as defined by Article 17.03, the sheriff, officer, or jailer may not set the amount of the defendant's bail but may take the defendant's bail in the amount set by the court. (h) A defendant described by Subsection (f) may file an affidavit under Subsection (f) at any time before or during the bail proceeding under Subsection (a). Because a victim or victims are involved, and this is considered to be a morally wrong offense, the bail bond amount will be closer to $20K. It will automatically become enhanced to a Class B misdemeanor when that happens. 1350 (H.B. RELEASE ON BOND OF CERTAIN PERSONS ARRESTED WITHOUT A WARRANT. 11 (S.B. (c) The magistrate in the order for emergency protection may prohibit the arrested party from: (A) family violence or an assault on the person protected under the order; or. It is extremely morally wrong. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (B) an act in furtherance of an offense under Section 20A.02 or 42.072, Penal Code; (A) directly with a member of the family or household or with the person protected under the order in a threatening or harassing manner; (B) a threat through any person to a member of the family or household or to the person protected under the order; or. Before a judge or magistrate reduces the amount of bail set for a defendant charged with an offense listed in Article 42A.054, an offense described by Article 62.001(5), or an offense under Section 20A.03, Penal Code, the judge or magistrate shall provide: (1) to the attorney representing the state, reasonable notice of the proposed bail reduction; and. 5, eff. (c) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), a magistrate may personally prepare a public safety report, before or while making a bail decision, using the public safety report system developed under Article 17.021. 420 (S.B. (a) The Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System shall, in consultation with the court of criminal appeals, develop or approve training courses regarding a magistrate's duties, including duties with respect to setting bail in criminal cases. The fine for this felony can be a maximum of $1,500. (c) In this article, "family violence" has the meaning assigned by Section 71.004, Family Code. This charge could have a bail bond amount up to $10K because a victim is involved. 17.33. When a victim is involved and because this is a morally wrong offense, the bail bond will be close to $100K. The bail bond amount will be closer to $10K for a 3rd-degree offense. Courts can also choose to release a defendant on personal recognizance. It can be enhanced to a state jail felony if there was an intention to harm someone else. A bail bond service is similar to a loan company. Gov. Since stalking will always have a victim, a 3rd-degree felony stalking charge will come with it a bail bond closer to $20K. 17.032. This offense can start as a Class A misdemeanor when someone allegedly alters a government record, with a bail bond amount of around $3,000-$5,000. 374, Sec. 900, Sec. It could be as low as a $0 bail bond for a Class C misdemeanor, with a release to appear, or the bail bond could be as high as $30K in the case of a 1st-degree felony. POSTTRIAL ACTIONS. (b) The director may employ the staff authorized by the commissioners court of the county or the commissioners court of each county in the judicial district. This setting of the amount of bail does not waive the defendant's right to an examining trial as provided in Article 16.01. This charge could be enhanced to a 2nd-degree felony if it is the case when a human corpse is altered, destroyed, or concealed. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. (b) A defendant described by Subsection (a) who violates a condition of bond set under Article 17.41 and whose bail in the case is revoked for the violation may be taken into custody and denied release on bail pending trial if, following a hearing, a judge or magistrate determines by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant violated a condition of bond related to the safety of the victim of the offense or the safety of the community. 1823), Sec. (d) A judge may not adopt a bail schedule or enter a standing order related to bail that: (1) is inconsistent with this article; or. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. That includes charges of physically touching the victim or issuing a threat. 4, eff. September 1, 2009. Web By Filane Mikee Cervantes February 17, 2020, 6:16 Pm. At a bail hearing or arraignment, a judge sets bail based on factors such as: Yes, sometimes, after considering factors such as the seriousness of the crime, the lack of a criminal record, and the defendant's family relationship and community standing, a judge will permit the defendant to be released without bail (referred to as a "release O.R." Acts 2021, 87th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. (2) not operate any motor vehicle unless the vehicle is equipped with that device. 5, 6 added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (b)(2) amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 346), Sec. 722. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. It is a breakdown of the most common ones, along with some other ones that are worth knowing about. (d) An arrest warrant or capias issued under this article shall be issued to the sheriff of the county in which the case is pending, and a copy of the warrant or capias shall be issued to the surety or his agent. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. (ii) punishable as a felony and involved family violence as defined by Section 71.004, Family Code; (L) Section 22.021 (aggravated sexual assault); (M) Section 22.04 (injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual); (N) Section 25.072 (repeated violation of certain court orders or conditions of bond in family violence, child abuse or neglect, sexual assault or abuse, indecent assault, stalking, or trafficking case); (O) Section 25.11 (continuous violence against the family); (Q) Section 38.14 (taking or attempting to take weapon from peace officer, federal special investigator, employee or official of correctional facility, parole officer, community supervision and corrections department officer, or commissioned security officer); (R) Section 43.04 (aggravated promotion of prostitution), if the defendant is not alleged to have engaged in conduct constituting an offense under Section 43.02(a); (S) Section 43.05 (compelling prostitution); or. Jan. 28, 1997. 17.292. The affidavit must state: (1) the court and cause number of the case; (3) the offense with which the defendant is charged; (6) that notice of the surety's intention to surrender the principal has been given as required by this subsection. September 1, 2021. In this case, the bail bond amount will be closer to $10K. 17.15. (3) file a copy of the record with the district or county clerk, as applicable based on court jurisdiction over the categories of offenses addressed in the records, in any county served by the office. 45, eff. A DWI is enhanced to a 3rd-degree felony when someone has been convicted of a DWI two or more times. The power to require bail is not to be used to make bail an instrument of oppression. If, after the allowance of a reasonable time, the security be not given, the magistrate shall make an order committing the accused to jail to be kept safely until legally discharged; and he shall issue a commitment accordingly. Depending on the value of the claim, this charge can go all the way up to a 1st Degree Felony (with every other charge in between). WITNESS MAY BE COMMITTED. The bail bond amount in this case is going to be higher, closer to $7,000. Renumbered from Vernon's Ann.C.C.P. ELIGIBLE BAIL BOND SURETIES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES. 2, eff. Bail amounts range from $5,000 to over $100,000 and even "no-bail" circumstances. 424, Sec. After booking, the defendant may be offered to option to pay bail based on a schedule of common crimesfor example, $500 for a nonviolent misdemeanor. June 17, 2011. This morally wrong offense with a victim will have a bail bond amount on the higher side, closer to $7,000. There are additional financial costs and risks if you use a bail bond service. 3165), Sec. (a) A magistrate considering the release on bail of a defendant charged with an offense punishable as a Class B misdemeanor or any higher category of offense shall order that: (1) the personal bond office established under Article 17.42 for the county in which the defendant is being detained, if a personal bond office has been established for that county, or other suitably trained person including judicial personnel or sheriff's department personnel, use the public safety report system developed under Article 17.021 to prepare a public safety report with respect to the defendant; and. 1, eff. A bail bond amount for this charge can go up to $10K because a victim is involved, and it is morally wrong. (iv) Section 42.01(a)(7) or (8) (disorderly conduct involving firearm). It could be as low as a $0 bail bond for a Class C misdemeanor, with a release to appear, or the bail bond could be as high as $30K in the case of a 1st-degree felony. (3) does not submit to testing for the presence of a controlled substance in the defendant's body as requested by the court or magistrate under Subsection (c) of this article or submits to testing and the test shows evidence of the presence of a controlled substance in the defendant's body. (a) Any magistrate in this state may release a defendant eligible for release on personal bond under Article 17.03 of this code on his personal bond where the complaint and warrant for arrest does not originate in the county wherein the accused is arrested if the magistrate would have had jurisdiction over the matter had the complaint arisen within the county wherein the magistrate presides. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 1, eff. The bail bond amount for a 2nd-degree felony can range from $15K-$50K. (2) Section 25.02 (Prohibited Sexual Conduct). Sept. 1, 1989; Sec. 1070), Sec. 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. The form must include the relevant statutory language from the provisions of this chapter under which a condition of release on bond may be imposed on a defendant. Sept. 1, 1995; Subsecs. (b) In this article, "controlled substance" has the meaning assigned by Section 481.002, Health and Safety Code. 3. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, the judge or magistrate in whose court a criminal action is pending may not order the accused to be rearrested or require the accused to give another bond in a higher amount because the accused: (1) withdraws a waiver of the right to counsel; or. The form must be the form used to request appointment of counsel under Article 26.04 or a form promulgated by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System that collects, at a minimum and to the best of the defendant's knowledge, the information a court may consider under Article 26.04(m). 1070), Sec. "Bail" is the security given by the accused that he will appear and answer before the proper court the accusation brought against him, and includes a bail bond or a personal bond. A bail bond amount for that will be on the lower side of about $1,000. police officer) is typically around $2,500 although it can be as low as $500 in lower-income states like Oklahoma and New Mexico. The bail bond amount could be as high as $5,000. 1st-degree felonies have bail bond amounts that range from $30K$500K. The bail bond amount in this case will range from $10K-$20K. 17.48. Art. (c) If the court or magistrate before whom the prosecution is pending is not available, the surety may deliver the affidavit to any other magistrate in the county and that magistrate, on a finding of cause for the surety to surrender the surety's principal, shall issue a warrant of arrest for the principal. 570), Sec. 463 (H.B. If the defendant doesn't show up as planned, the money or property (yours or the defendant's) can be forfeited and the defendant is subject to arrest, again. Because this offense is morally wrong and involves a victim, the bail bond amount could be closer to $10K. (a) This article applies to a defendant charged with a felony offense under any of the following provisions of the Penal Code, if committed against a child younger than 14 years of age: (2) Section 25.02 (Prohibited Sexual Conduct); (3) Section 43.25 (Sexual Performance by a Child); (4) Section 20A.02 (Trafficking of Persons), if the defendant is alleged to have: (A) trafficked the child with the intent or knowledge that the child would engage in sexual conduct, as defined by Section 43.25, Penal Code; or, (B) benefited from participating in a venture that involved a trafficked child engaging in sexual conduct, as defined by Section 43.25, Penal Code; or. Some jurisdictions only allow cash or money orders, but some now accept credit cards. (f) The magistrate shall make a separate record of the notice provided to the defendant under Subsection (e). (c-1) Notwithstanding Subsection (c), a magistrate who is serving on April 1, 2022, is considered to be in compliance with Subsection (c)(1) if the magistrate successfully completes the training course not later than December 1, 2022. "NO PERSON, INCLUDING A PERSON WHO IS PROTECTED BY THIS ORDER, MAY GIVE PERMISSION TO ANYONE TO IGNORE OR VIOLATE ANY PROVISION OF THIS ORDER. 722. These can be for capital felonies like murder. It is enhanced to a state jail felony when previously convicted or when evading in a vehicle, putting it closer to an $8,000 bail bond amount. September 1, 2017. The highest level Misdemeanor that someone can be charged with is a Class A. September 1, 2017. It could be as low as a $0 bail bond as a Class C misdemeanor, with a release to appear, or the bail bond could be as high as $30K in the case of a 1st Degree Felony. This Class B misdemeanor harassment will have a higher bail bond amount of $3,000. (a) The Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System shall develop and maintain a public safety report system that is available for use for purposes of Article 17.15. Because a victim is involved, and this is considered to be a morally wrong offense, the bail bond amount will be closer to $20K. The personal bond may not be revoked by the judge of the court issuing the warrant for arrest except for good cause shown. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. (2) while released on bail or community supervision for an offense involving violence, is charged with committing: (A) any offense punishable as a felony; or. 3.10, eff. Delivery charges are much more serious than possession charges, making the bail bond amounts much higher. With a victim involved in this morally bad offense, a bail bond amount for this charge is going to be closer to $10K. June 14, 1995. (a) The amount of bail and any conditions of bail to be required in any case in which the defendant has been arrested are to be regulated by the court, judge, magistrate, or officer taking the bail in accordance with Articles 17.20, 17.21, and 17.22 and are governed by the Constitution and the following rules: 1. June 17, 2011. Sept. 1, 1995. This charge is enhanced to a state jail felony when someone is convicted two or more times. 1, eff. (i) If an indigent defendant pays to an entity that operates a global positioning monitoring system the partial amount ordered by a magistrate under Subsection (h), the entity shall accept the partial amount as payment in full. 12.35 of the Texas Criminal Penal Code states, an individual convicted of a state jail felony shall be punished by confinement in a state jail for any term of not more than two years or less than 180 days. BAIL IN FELONY. September 1, 2019. (a) This article applies to a defendant charged with an offense under any of the following provisions of the Penal Code, if committed against a child younger than 18 years of age: (1) Chapter 20A (Trafficking of Persons), 21 (Sexual Offenses), 22 (Assaultive Offenses), or 43 (Public Indecency); or. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER FOR EMERGENCY PROTECTION. HOME CURFEW AND ELECTRONIC MONITORING AS CONDITION. The bail bond amount can range from $3,000-$7,000. A bail bond amount for this charge will be closer to $3,000-$5,000. When defendants cannot make bail, they can call a bail bond company. 1276 (H.B. 659, Sec. Where a defendant, in the course of a criminal action, gives bail before any court or person authorized by law to take same, for his personal appearance before a court or magistrate, to answer a charge against him, the said bond shall be valid and binding upon the defendant and his sureties, if any, thereon, for the defendant's personal appearance before the court or magistrate designated therein, as well as before any other court to which same may be transferred, and for any and all subsequent proceedings had relative to the charge, and each such bond shall be so conditioned except as hereinafter provided. (f) The Department of Public Safety shall: (1) modify the database to enable the database to accept and maintain detailed information on active conditions of bond regarding the requirements and status of a condition of bond imposed by a magistrate for a violent offense, including information described by Subsections (b) and (c); and. 6), Sec. Class A misdemeanor is when the offender attacks or physically provokes an older person or a disabled individual. 17.21. (a) In cases of misdemeanor, the sheriff or other peace officer, or a jailer licensed under Chapter 1701, Occupations Code, may, whether during the term of the court or in vacation, where the officer has a defendant in custody, take the defendant's bail. (e) The cost of electronic monitoring or testing for controlled substances under this article may be assessed as a reimbursement fee or ordered paid directly by the defendant as a condition of bond. Bail is generally higher for felonies than for misdemeanors. 17.03. CONDITIONS RELATED TO VICTIM OR COMMUNITY SAFETY. Aug. 29, 1977. If the bail is paid, or posted, the defendant can be released from custody pending trial. Theft of service is when someone doesnt pay for a service that they know is provided only for compensation. Texas, Gonzales received $1million from Soros. Often we can help you get charges reduced or dismissed, and avoid jail and a criminal record. (f) In determining whether to order a defendant's participation in a global positioning monitoring system under this article, the magistrate shall consider the likelihood that the defendant's participation will deter the defendant from seeking to kill, physically injure, stalk, or otherwise threaten the alleged victim before trial. If a delay occurs that will cause the review under Subsection (h) to be held later than 48 hours after the defendant's arrest, the magistrate or an employee of the court or of the county in which the defendant is confined must provide notice of the delay to the defendant's counsel or to the defendant, if the defendant does not have counsel. September 1, 2013. Once the defendant is placed in custody, the revocation of the defendant's bond discharges the sureties on the bond, if any, from any future liability on the bond. 17.08. It's also important to consider that, regardless of the outcome, your money or collateral could be tied up for weeks, months, or even years while the case moves through court. release doesn't cost anything but isn't a free pass; it still comes with strings attached. 505 N Frazier St. Conroe , TX. 1849), Sec. 108 (S.B. This includes: If the defendant misses a required court appearance, it can forfeit the bond. The bail bond amount range for a 3rd-degree felony is $10K-$20K. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. (c) When setting a personal bond under this chapter, on reasonable belief by the investigating or arresting law enforcement agent or magistrate of the presence of a controlled substance in the defendant's body or on the finding of drug or alcohol abuse related to the offense for which the defendant is charged, the court or a magistrate shall require as a condition of personal bond that the defendant submit to testing for alcohol or a controlled substance in the defendant's body and participate in an alcohol or drug abuse treatment or education program if such a condition will serve to reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant for trial. 537, Sec. 514, Sec. Lets give you an example of a bail bond amount. 324 (S.B. This form is encrypted and protected by attorney-client confidentiality. 1276, Sec. 2, eff. 1005), Sec. January 1, 2016. 936 (S.B. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1506), Sec. 2, eff. Depending on the allegations of this very broad charge, the bail bond amount could range from $15K-$50K. September 1, 2011. A discharge under this subsection from any future liability on the bond does not discharge any surety from liability for previous forfeitures on the bond. (1) "Family," "family violence," and "household" have the meanings assigned by Chapter 71, Family Code. The bond shall also bind the defendant to appear before any court or magistrate before whom the cause may thereafter be pending at any time when, and place where, his presence may be required under this Code or by any court or magistrate, but in no event shall the sureties be bound after such time as the defendant receives an order of deferred adjudication or is acquitted, sentenced, placed on community supervision, or dismissed from the charge; 6. A burglary charge will be enhanced to a 3rd-degree felony if the burglary takes place in a building where a controlled substance is generally stored. (b-1) A magistrate may not release on personal bond a defendant who, at the time of the commission of the charged offense, is civilly committed as a sexually violent predator under Chapter 841, Health and Safety Code. 2.05, eff. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. (d) In addition to a condition of release imposed under Subsection (c), the magistrate may require the defendant to comply with other conditions that are reasonably necessary to ensure the defendant's appearance in court as required and the safety of the community and the victim of the alleged offense. (e) The clerk of a court that issues an order described by Subsection (b) shall send a copy of the order to any named person the condition of bond is intended to protect, and if different and applicable, the victim of the alleged offense at the person's last known address not later than the next business day after the date the court issues the order. Domestic assault involving threats of harm or provocative or offensive contact constitutes a class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $500. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (d) At a hearing limited to determining whether the defendant violated a condition of bond imposed under Subsection (b), the magistrate may revoke the defendant's bond only if the magistrate finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the violation occurred. Wherever in this Chapter, any person is required or authorized to give or execute any bail bond, such bail bond may be given or executed by such principal and any corporation authorized by law to act as surety, subject to all the provisions of this Chapter regulating and governing the giving of bail bonds by personal surety insofar as the same is applicable. Art. 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