- (a) A witness who has been confined for at least 24 hours pursuant to an attachment issued as provided by Article 24.111 may request a hearing in the issuing court regarding whether the continued confinement of the witness is necessary. The court shall grant the request and hold the hearing as soon as practicable.
- (b) Any subsequent request for a hearing may be granted only if the court determines that holding the hearing is in the best interest of justice.
- (c) The attorney appointed for the witness under Article 24.111 shall represent the witness at a hearing under this article.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 292 (S.B. 291), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2017.