Establishes criminal law magistrates for Bell County, Texas.

The bill creates criminal law magistrates for Bell County, Texas. The Commissioners Court of Bell County can select magistrates to serve the courts of Bell County having jurisdiction in criminal matters. These magistrates have concurrent criminal jurisdiction with the judges of the justice of the peace courts of Bell County. The commissioners court establishes the powers and duties of these magistrates, which include setting and reviewing bail, appointing legal counsel, and determining other routine matters relating to preindictment or pending cases.

Establishes criminal law magistrates for Bell County, Texas.

The bill creates criminal law magistrates for Bell County, Texas. The Commissioners Court of Bell County can select magistrates to serve the courts of Bell County having jurisdiction in criminal matters. These magistrates have concurrent criminal jurisdiction with the judges of the justice of the peace courts of Bell County. The commissioners court establishes the powers and duties of these magistrates, which include setting and reviewing bail, appointing legal counsel, and determining other routine matters relating to preindictment or pending cases.