Texas HB2492 modifies the period for which a person arrested for certain crimes involving family violence may be held after bond is posted.

Texas HB2492 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow the head of the agency arresting or holding a person for certain crimes involving family violence to detain the person for up to four hours after bond is posted. This detention period may be extended for an additional period not to exceed 48 hours if authorized by a magistrate. The extension is permitted if the magistrate concludes that the violence would continue if the person is released and, if the additional period exceeds 24 hours, if there is probable cause to believe that the person committed the instant offense and has a.

Texas HB2492 modifies the period for which a person arrested for certain crimes involving family violence may be held after bond is posted.

Texas HB2492 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow the head of the agency arresting or holding a person for certain crimes involving family violence to detain the person for up to four hours after bond is posted. This detention period may be extended for an additional period not to exceed 48 hours if authorized by a magistrate. The extension is permitted if the magistrate concludes that the violence would continue if the person is released and, if the additional period exceeds 24 hours, if there is probable cause to believe that the person committed the instant offense and has a.