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TX Code Crim Pro art 44.181 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 44 - Appeal and Writ of Error|Article 44.181. Defect in Complaint

(a)  A court conducting a trial de novo based on an appeal from a justice or municipal court may dismiss the case because of a defect in the complaint only if the defendant objected to the defect before the trial began in the justice or municipal court.(b) The attorney representing the state may move to amend a defective complaint before the trial de novo begins.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 478, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Subsec. (a) amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1545, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 44.19 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 44 - Appeal and Writ of Error|Article 44.19. Witnesses Not Again Summoned

In the cases mentioned in the preceding Article, the witnesses who have been summoned or attached to appear in the case before the court below, shall appear before the court to which the appeal is taken without further process.  In case of their failure to do so, the same proceedings may be had as if they had been originally summoned or attached to appear before such court.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 44.20 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 44 - Appeal and Writ of Error|Article 44.20. Rules Governing Appeal Bonds

The rules governing the taking and forfeiture of bail shall govern appeal bonds, and the forfeiture and collection of such appeal bonds shall be in the court to which such appeal is taken.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 44.25 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 44 - Appeal and Writ of Error|Article 44.25. Cases Remanded

The courts of appeals or the Court of Criminal Appeals may reverse the judgment in a criminal action, as well upon the law as upon the facts.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|Amended by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 817, ch. 291, Sec. 134, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 44.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 44 - Appeal and Writ of Error|Article 44.251. Reformation of Sentence in Capital Case

(a)  The court of criminal appeals shall reform a sentence of death to a sentence of confinement in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for life without parole if the court finds that there is legally insufficient evidence to support an affirmative answer to an issue submitted to the jury under Section 2(b), Article 37.071, or Section 2(b), Article 37.072.(b)  The court of criminal appeals shall reform a sentence of death to a sentence of confinement in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for life without parole if:(1)  the court finds reversible error that affects the punishment stage of the trial other than a finding of insufficient evidence under Subsection (a); and(2)  within 30 days after the date on which the opinion is handed down, the date the court disposes of a timely request for rehearing, or the date that the United States Supreme Court disposes of a timely filed petition for writ of certiorari, whichever date is later, the prosecuting attorney files a motion requesting that the sentence be reformed to confinement for life without parole.(c)  If the court of criminal appeals finds reversible error that affects the punishment stage of the trial only, as described by Subsection (b) of this article, and the prosecuting attorney does not file a motion for reformation of sentence in the period described by that subsection, the defendant shall receive a new sentencing trial in the manner required by Article 44.29(c) or (d), as applicable.(d)  The court of criminal appeals shall reform a sentence of death imposed under Section 12.42(c)(3), Penal Code, to a sentence of imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for life without parole if the United States Supreme Court:(1)  finds that the imposition of the death penalty under Section 12.42(c)(3), Penal Code, violates the United States Constitution; and(2)  issues an order that is not inconsistent with this article.|Added by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 2673, ch. 725, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 31, 1981.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 838, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Subsec. (a) amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 781, Sec. 3, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 787 (S.B. 60), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 593 (H.B. 8), Sec. 3.18, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 25.036, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 44.2511 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 44 - Appeal and Writ of Error|Article 44.2511. Reformation of Sentence in Capital Case for Offense Committed Before September 1, 1991

(a)  This article applies to the reformation of a sentence of death in a capital case for an offense committed before September 1, 1991.  For purposes of this subsection, an offense is committed before September 1, 1991, if every element of the offense occurred before that date.(b)  The court of criminal appeals shall reform a sentence of death to a sentence of confinement in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for life if the court finds that there is legally insufficient evidence to support an affirmative answer to an issue submitted to the jury under Section 3(b), Article 37.0711.(c)  The court of criminal appeals shall reform a sentence of death to a sentence of confinement in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for life if:(1)  the court finds reversible error that affects the punishment stage of the trial other than a finding of insufficient evidence under Subsection (b); and(2)  within 30 days after the date on which the opinion is handed down, the date the court disposes of a timely request for rehearing, or the date that the United States Supreme Court disposes of a timely filed petition for writ of certiorari, whichever date is later, the prosecuting attorney files a motion requesting that the sentence be reformed to confinement for life.(d)  If the court of criminal appeals finds reversible error that affects the punishment stage of the trial only, as described by Subsection (c), and the prosecuting attorney does not file a motion for reformation of sentence in the period described by that subsection, the defendant shall receive a new sentencing trial in the manner required by Article 44.29(c).|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 787 (S.B. 60), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 25.037, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 44.28 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 44 - Appeal and Writ of Error|Article 44.28. When Misdemeanor Is Affirmed

In misdemeanor cases where there has been an affirmance, no proceedings need be had after filing the mandate, except to forfeit the bond of the defendant, or to issue a capias for the defendant, or an execution against his property, to enforce the judgment of the court, as if no appeal had been taken.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 44.281 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 44 - Appeal and Writ of Error|Article 44.281. Disposition of Fines and Costs When Misdemeanor Affirmed

In misdemeanor cases affirmed on appeal from a municipal court, the fine imposed on appeal and the costs imposed on appeal shall be collected from the defendant, and the fine of the municipal court when collected shall be paid into the municipal treasury.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.  Renumbered from Vernon's Ann.C.C.P. art. 45.11 and amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1545, Sec. 65, eff. Sept. 1, 1999|
TX Code Crim Pro art 44.2811 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 44 - Appeal and Writ of Error|Article 44.2811. Records Relating to Certain Fine-Only Misdemeanors Committed by a Child

All records and files and information stored by electronic means or otherwise, from which a record or file could be generated, relating to a criminal case for a fine-only misdemeanor, other than a traffic offense, that is committed by a child and that is appealed are confidential and may not be disclosed to the public except as provided under Article 45.0217(b).|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 731 (H.B. 961), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1257 (H.B. 528), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1319 (S.B. 394), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1407 (S.B. 393), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013.Reenacted and amended by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 345 (H.B. 2669), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 44.2812 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 44 - Appeal and Writ of Error|Article 44.2812. Confidential Records Related to Fine-Only Misdemeanor

(a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b) and Article 45.0218(b), following the fifth anniversary of the date of a final conviction of, or of a dismissal after deferral of disposition for, a misdemeanor offense punishable by fine only, all records and files and information stored by electronic means or otherwise, from which a record or file could be generated, that are held or stored by or for an appellate court and relate to the person who was convicted of, or who received a dismissal after deferral of disposition for, the offense are confidential and may not be disclosed to the public.(b)  This article does not apply to:(1)  an opinion issued by an appellate court; or(2)  records, files, and information described by Subsection (a) that relate to an offense that is sexual in nature, as determined by the holder of the records, files, or information.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 811 (H.B. 681), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 44.33 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 44 - Appeal and Writ of Error|Article 44.33. Hearing in Appellate Court

(a)  The Court of Criminal Appeals shall make rules of posttrial and appellate procedure as to the hearing of criminal actions not inconsistent with this Code.  After the record is filed in the Court of Appeals or the Court of Criminal Appeals the parties may file such supplemental briefs as they may desire before the case is submitted to the court.  Each party, upon filing any such supplemental brief, shall promptly cause true copy thereof to be delivered to the opposing party or to the latter's counsel.  In every case at least two counsel for the defendant shall be heard in the Court of Appeals if such be desired by defendant.  In every case heard by the Court of Criminal Appeals at least two counsel for the defendant shall be permitted oral argument if desired by the appellant.(b) Appellant's failure to file his brief in the time prescribed shall not authorize a dismissal of the appeal by the Court of Appeals or the Court of Criminal Appeals, nor shall the Court of Appeals or the Court of Criminal Appeals, for such reason, refuse to consider appellant's case on appeal.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|Amended by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 817, ch. 291, Sec. 139, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 44.35 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 44 - Appeal and Writ of Error|Article 44.35. Bail Pending Habeas Corpus Appeal

In any habeas corpus proceeding in any court or before any judge in this State where the defendant is remanded to the custody of an officer and an appeal is taken to an appellate court, the defendant shall be allowed bail by the court or judge so remanding the defendant, except in capital cases where the proof is evident.  The fact that such defendant is released on bail shall not be grounds for a dismissal of the appeal except in capital cases where the proof is evident.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 44.39 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 44 - Appeal and Writ of Error|Article 44.39. Appellant Detained by Other Than Officer

If the appellant in a case of habeas corpus be detained by any person other than an officer, the sheriff receiving the mandate of the appellate court, shall immediately cause the person so held to be discharged;  and the mandate shall be sufficient authority therefor.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|Amended by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 818, ch. 291, Sec. 144, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 44.41 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 44 - Appeal and Writ of Error|Article 44.41. Who Shall Take Bail Bond

When, by the judgment of the appellate court upon cases of habeas corpus, the applicant is ordered to give bail, such judgment shall be certified to the officer holding him in custody;  and if such officer be the sheriff, the bail bond may be executed before him;  if any other officer, he shall take the person detained before some magistrate, who may receive a bail bond, and shall file the same in the proper court of the proper county;  and such bond may be forfeited and enforced as provided by law.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|Amended by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 819, ch. 291, Sec. 146, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 44.42 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 44 - Appeal and Writ of Error|Article 44.42. Appeal on Forfeitures

An appeal may be taken by the defendant from every final judgment rendered upon a personal bond, bail bond or bond taken for the prevention or suppression of offenses, where such judgment is for twenty dollars or more, exclusive of costs, but not otherwise.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 44.43 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 44 - Appeal and Writ of Error|Article 44.43. Writ of Error

The defendant may also have any such judgment as is mentioned in the preceding Article, and which may have been rendered in courts other than the justice and corporation courts, reviewed upon writ of error.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 44.44 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 44 - Appeal and Writ of Error|Article 44.44. Rules in Forfeitures

In the cases provided for in the two preceding Articles, the proceeding shall be regulated by the same rules that govern civil actions where an appeal is taken or a writ of error sued out.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 44.45 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 44 - Appeal and Writ of Error|Article 44.45. Review by Court of Criminal Appeals

(a)  The Court of Criminal Appeals may review decisions of the court of appeals on its own motion.  An order for review must be filed before the decision of the court of appeals becomes final as determined by Article 42.045.(b) The Court of Criminal Appeals may review decisions of the court of appeals upon a petition for review.(1) The state or a defendant in a case may petition the Court of Criminal Appeals for review of the decision of a court of appeals in that case.(2) The petition shall be filed with the clerk of the court of appeals which rendered the decision within 30 days after the final ruling of the court of appeals.(3) The petition for review shall be addressed to "The Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas," and shall state the name of the petitioning party and shall include a statement of the case and authorities and arguments in support of each ground for review.(4) Upon filing a petition for review, the petitioning party shall cause a true copy to be delivered to the attorney representing the opposing party.  The opposing party may file a reply to the petition with the Court of Criminal Appeals within 30 days after receipt of the petition from the petitioning party.(5) Within 15 days after the filing of a petition for review, the clerk of the court of appeals shall note the filing on the record and forward the petition together with the original record and the opinion of the court of appeals to the Court of Criminal Appeals.(6) The Court of Criminal Appeals shall either grant the petition and review the case or refuse the petition.(7) Subsequent to granting the petition for review, the Court of Criminal Appeals may reconsider, set aside the order granting the petition, and refuse the petition as though the petition had never been granted.(c) The Court of Criminal Appeals may promulgate rules pursuant to this article.(d) Extensions of time for meeting the limits prescribed in Subdivisions (2) and (4) of Subsection (b) of this article may be granted by the Court of Criminal Appeals or a judge thereof for good cause shown on timely application to the Court of Criminal Appeals.|Added by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 819, ch. 291, Sec. 147, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  Sec. (d) added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1103, ch. 249, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1983.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 5.02(3), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 44.46 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 44 - Appeal and Writ of Error|Article 44.46. Reversal of Conviction on the Basis of Service on Jury by a Disqualified Juror

A conviction in a criminal case may be reversed on appeal on the ground that a juror in the case was absolutely disqualified from service under Article 35.19 of this code only if:(1) the defendant raises the disqualification before the verdict is entered;  or(2) the disqualification was not discovered or brought to the attention of the trial court until after the verdict was entered and the defendant makes a showing of significant harm by the service of the disqualified juror.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 372, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
TX Code Crim Pro art 47.01 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 47 - Disposition of Stolen Property|Article 47.01. Subject to Order of Court

(a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), an officer who comes into custody of property alleged to have been stolen shall hold it subject to the order of the proper court only if the ownership of the property is contested or disputed.(b) An officer who comes into custody of property governed by Chapter 371, Finance Code, that is alleged to have been stolen shall hold the property subject to the order of the proper court regardless of whether the ownership of the property is contested or disputed.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 860, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 3.07, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 752, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 47.02 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 47 - Disposition of Stolen Property|Article 47.02. Restored on Trial

(a)  On the trial of any criminal action for theft or any other offense involving the illegal acquisition of property, the court trying the case shall order the property to be restored to the person appearing by the proof to be the owner of the property.(b)  On written consent of the prosecuting attorney and following an order described by Subsection (a), any magistrate having jurisdiction in the county in which the property was alleged to have been stolen or, if the criminal action for theft or any other offense involving the illegal acquisition of property is pending in another county, the county in which the action is pending may hold a hearing to determine the right to possession of the property.  If it is proved to the satisfaction of the magistrate that any person is a true owner of the property alleged to have been stolen, and the property is under the control of a peace officer, the magistrate may, by written order, direct the property to be restored to that person.(c)  The owner of the property is responsible for any transportation necessary to restore the property to the owner as ordered under this article.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1415, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 613 (H.B. 796), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 565 (S.B. 631), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 47.03 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 47 - Disposition of Stolen Property|Article 47.03. Schedule

When an officer seizes property alleged to have been stolen, he shall immediately file a schedule of the same, and its value, with the court having jurisdiction of the case, certifying that the property has been seized by him, and the reason therefor.  The officer shall notify the court of the names and addresses of each party known to the officer who has a claim to possession of the seized property.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 860, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 47.04 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 47 - Disposition of Stolen Property|Article 47.04. Restored to Owner

Upon an examining trial, if it is proven to the satisfaction of the court that any person is the true owner of property alleged to have been stolen, and which is in possession of a peace officer, the court may upon motion by the state, by written order direct the property to be restored to such owner subject to the conditions that such property shall be made available to the state or by order of any court having jurisdiction over the offense to be used for evidentiary purposes.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 860, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 47.05 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 47 - Disposition of Stolen Property|Article 47.05. Bond Required

If the court has any doubt as to the ownership of the property, the court may require a bond of the claimant for its re-delivery in case it should thereafter be shown not to belong to such claimant;  or the court may, in its discretion, direct the property to be retained by the sheriff until further orders as to its possession.  Such bond shall be in a sum equal to the value of the property, with sufficient security, payable to and approved by the county judge of the county in which the property is in custody.  Such bond shall be filed in the office of the county clerk of such county, and in case of a breach thereof may be sued upon in such county by any claimant of the property;  or by the county treasurer of such county.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 860, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 47.06 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 47 - Disposition of Stolen Property|Article 47.06. Property Sold

If the property is not claimed within 30 days from the conviction of the person accused of illegally acquiring it, the same procedure for its disposition as set out in Article 18.17 of this Code shall be followed.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 66, Sec. 2, eff. May 6, 1987.|