§ 12-16. Discharge from jail.

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A defendant placed in jail on account of failure to pay the fine and costs can be discharged on habeas corpus by showing that he:
(1)

Is too poor to pay the fine and costs;

(2)

Has remained in jail a sufficient length of time to satisfy the fine and costs, at the rate of not less than fifteen dollars ($15.00) for each day.

(Code 1970, § 21-16)

State law reference

Discharge from jail, Vernon's Ann. C.C.P., Art. 45.53.

                    
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