Section 29.6 Bail and Execution on Appeal

• Library: Criminal Practice 2012 Supp

III. (§29.6) Bail and Execution on Appeal

Any person charged with a bailable offense is entitled to release on appeal until the appellate court has rendered a decision that affirms the trial court’s conviction. Rule 33.01. The affirming court, by special order, may allow a defendant to remain on bond after affirmance pending after-affirmance motions—these types of special orders are rarely made.

The court may impose conditions of release during an appeal as authorized by Rule 33. As part of an application...