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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 85(R)

Senate Bill 291

Senate Author:  Whitmire

Effective:  9-1-17

House Sponsor:  Alvarado


            Senate Bill 291 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure and Government Code to revise procedures and requirements relating to the issuance of a writ of attachment for certain witnesses. The bill, among other provisions, sets out reporting requirements for court clerks following the issuance of a writ of attachment, provides for a mandatory hearing before the issuance of certain writs of attachment, and provides for an affidavit and hearing regarding the continued confinement of a witness confined pursuant to certain writs of attachment.