(b) For the purposes of this article, interest accrues on the bond amount from the date of:
(1) forfeiture to the date of final judgment in the same manner and at the same rate as provided for the accrual of prejudgment interest in civil cases; and
(2) final judgment to the date of the order for remittitur at the same rate as provided for the accrual of postjudgment interest in civil cases.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 1047, Sec. 4, eff. June 20, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure
Chapter 22 - Forfeiture of Bail
Article 22.01. Bail Forfeited, When
Article 22.02. Manner of Taking a Forfeiture
Article 22.03. Citation to Sureties
Article 22.035. Citation to Defendant Posting Cash Bond
Article 22.04. Requisites of Citation
Article 22.05. Citation as in Civil Actions
Article 22.06. Citation by Publication
Article 22.07. Cost of Publication
Article 22.08. Service Out of the State
Article 22.09. When Surety Is Dead
Article 22.10. Scire Facias Docket
Article 22.11. Sureties May Answer
Article 22.12. Proceedings Not Set Aside for Defect of Form
Article 22.125. Powers of the Court
Article 22.13. Causes Which Will Exonerate
Article 22.15. Judgment Final by Default
Article 22.16. Remittitur After Forfeiture