HB799 — Relating to the release on personal bond of certain defendants charged with a misdemeanor or state jail felony.

HB799 — Relating to the release on personal bond of certain defendants charged with a misdemeanor or state jail felony. · Informed CitizenryThe bill amends the Code of Criminal Procedure regarding release on personal bond for certain defendants. Section 1 amends Article 17.03(a) to allow a magistrate, in their discretion, to release a…Open in Informed Citizenry