TRAP Rule 31: Appeals in Habeas Corpus, Bail, and Extradition Proceedings in Criminal Cases

This rule contains the following sections:

Rule 31.1Filing the Record and Briefs
Rule 31.2Submission; Hearing
Rule 31.3Orders on Appeal
Rule 31.4Stay of Mandate
Rule 31.5Judgment Conclusive
Rule 31.6Defendant Detained by Other Than Officer
Rule 31.7Judgment to be Certified
Rule 31.8Expedited Appeal by the State of an Order Granting Bail

Official Notes and Commentary

Comment to 1997 change: This is former Rule 44. Since the purpose of the appeal is to do substantial justice, it is extended to both parties in recognition that both parties now have the right to appeal. Other nonsubstantive changes are made.

Comment to 2025 change: New Rule 31.8 is added to implement the amendments to Article 44.01 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.