Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
Holding a Prisoner not yet charged
How long can the court system hold a person who has been charged, but not convicted, of a felony crime? The person has not been given a chance to even know what the exact dates of incident(s) are, and it's been over 8 months.
Asked on 12/09/08, 1:15 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
michael palmer
Law Office of Michael Palmer
Re: Holding a Prisoner not yet charged
Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, a person must be realeased on personal bond or his bond reduce if the State is not ready for trial 90 days from the commencement of his detention for a felony.
Answered on 12/12/08, 3:29 pm
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