Texas § CR.17 - EXTENSION OF TIME OF COMMITMENT
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § CR.17 — EXTENSION OF TIME OF COMMITMENT, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CR.17. EXTENSION OF TIME OF COMMITMENT
EXTENSION OF TIME OF COMMITMENT; ADJOURNMENT. If the accused is not arrested under warrant of the Governor by the expiration of the time specified in the warrant or bond, a judge or magistrate may discharge him or may recommit him for a further period not to exceed sixty days, or a judge or magistrate may again take bail for his appearance and surrender, as provided in Section 16, but within a period not to exceed sixty days after the date of such new bond.
Source: official Texas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § CR.17
What does The Texas Constitution § CR.17 cover?
Section CR.17 ("EXTENSION OF TIME OF COMMITMENT") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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