Sec. 9. LIMITATIONS. A witness, when attached and conveyed by a sheriff or other officer, is not eligible to receive reimbursement of transportation, meal, or lodging expenses incurred while in the custody of the officer. A court, in its discretion, may limit the number of character witnesses allowed reimbursement under this article to not fewer than two for each defendant and two per defendant for the state.
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966. Amended by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 1287, ch. 477, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 27, 1973; Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1039, ch. 469, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
Secs. 1, 2 amended by and Sec. 2A added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 449, Sec. 18, eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Secs. 3, 4 and 7 amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 449, Sec. 18, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure
Chapter 35 - Formation of the Jury
Article 35.27. Reimbursement of Nonresident Witnesses
Section 1. Expenses for Nonresident Witnesses
Section 2. Amount of Reimbursement for Expenses
Section 2A. Direct Payment of Transportation or Lodging Expenses
Section 4. Application and Approval by Judge
Section 8. Advance for Expenses for Witnesses of Indigent Defendant