Ex Parte George Robert Jones, Appellant v. the State of Texas, Appellee

Summary

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals held that Article 17.151 of the V.A.C.C.P. does not violate the separation of powers and is therefore constitutional. It also found that the State failed to make a prima facie showing of readiness for trial within the statutory 90‑day period, entitling the appellant to a reduced bond. The Court reversed the Court of Appeals judgment and remanded the case to the habeas court for further proceedings.