If a defendant is taken to jail and can not make bond, can the time spent in jail be ordered by the justice court judge to be applied to the current fine and assessment when he comes to court?
Application of Time Spent to Current Fine
If a defendant is taken to jail and can not make bond, can the time spent in jail be ordered by the justice court judge to be applied to the current fine and assessment when he comes to court?
The Court May Allow the Defendant Credit for Time Served
If the person is convicted, the court may allow the defendant credit for time served pending trial. (Attorney General´s Opinion to Fuller dated December 18, 2008)
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