Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
How long can the Smith County Sheriff's Department, Tyler,TX, hold someone in jail before they have to try or dismiss the case?
Asked on 8/12/09, 6:47 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Tuthill
Law Office of Robert H. Tuthill
It depends. On a felony case, the state has 90 days to indict someone before the judge is required to give the defendant a PR bond or a more reasonable bond that would afford the defendant the opportunity to get out of jail pending a trial.
Answered on 8/13/09, 1:45 pm
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