How long can a jail hold an inmate if they are waiting for another county to pick him up?

Question Details: My friend has been in cail for 13 days, (9 calender), how long can that jail hold the inmate if the other county does not come to retrieve him?

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Eric J. Davis / The Law Office Of Eric J. Davis Answered 2 years ago | Contributor with 0 answers This attorney is licensed in Texas

Are they out of state charges?  If so, then he can be held for 20 days.

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