§ 135.195 Commitment

When a judge decides that a defendant's case should move forward, the judge has to fill out a document called a commitment. This paper has to be signed by the judge and show their official title. It's basically the official order that says the defendant needs to be held in custody.

Once this document is ready, the judge hands it over along with the defendant to the officer who will take custody of them. If that specific officer isn't around, the judge can give the defendant and the paperwork to any peace officer instead. That officer then has to act quickly to get the defendant to the right place, like a jail, and make sure the commitment paper goes with them.

In simple terms, this rule makes sure there's a clear paper trail whenever someone is taken into custody after a court hearing. It keeps things official and makes sure the right people know why the defendant is being held.