Asked 3/17/2016 – Corpus Christi, TX

I was in the custody of my county being held on a felony charge. After a suicide comment MHMR was contacted and decided to send me to the State Mental Hospital (2.5 hrs away). My county transported me with a PR Bond signed by the judge with a comment highlighted in the corner “Only until medically evaluated”. When dropping me off the admissions asked for my detainer warrant, stating that without one they couldn’t keep me, which the dropping off CO did not have. Admissions faxed my county a paper for a peace officer to sign, which was not done correctly, but the CO dropping me off did not check on that before leaving. Admissions said the only way they could keep me was if I voluntarily admitted myself which I did. The next day when I was released the hospital drove me back to my county of residence and let me go free since there was no detainer warrant. Can I get in trouble or have additional charges brought against me for not turning myself in upon my return to my county? I am trying to wait until the 1st when I will have the money to post my bond. Do you think I have a warrant issued for my arrest?

Answer

You can call the Sheriff in the county on question and see if there is a warrant for your arrest. If the Judge granted a PR bond, that bond is in effect until revoked, forfeited or he;d insufficient. Contact a local lawyer and you may not have to post a new bond.