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TX Code Crim Pro art 4.07 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 4 - Courts and Criminal Jurisdiction|Article 4.07. Jurisdiction of County Courts

The county courts shall have original jurisdiction of all misdemeanors of which exclusive original jurisdiction is not given to the justice court, and when the fine to be imposed shall exceed five hundred dollars.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 108, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 4.08 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 4 - Courts and Criminal Jurisdiction|Article 4.08. Appellate Jurisdiction of County Courts

The county courts shall have appellate jurisdiction in criminal cases of which justice courts and other inferior courts have original jurisdiction.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 4.09 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 4 - Courts and Criminal Jurisdiction|Article 4.09. Appeals From Inferior Court

If the jurisdiction of any county court has been transferred to the district court or to a county court at law, then an appeal from a justice or other inferior court will lie to the court to which such appellate jurisdiction has been transferred.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 4.10 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 4 - Courts and Criminal Jurisdiction|Article 4.10. To Forfeit Bail Bonds

County courts and county courts at law shall have jurisdiction in the forfeiture and final judgment of all bail bonds and personal bonds taken in criminal cases of which said courts have jurisdiction.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 4.11 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 4 - Courts and Criminal Jurisdiction|Article 4.11. Jurisdiction of Justice Courts

(a)  Justices of the peace shall have original jurisdiction in criminal cases:(1) punishable by fine only or punishable by:(A) a fine;  and(B) as authorized by statute, a sanction not consisting of confinement or imprisonment;  or(2) arising under Chapter 106, Alcoholic Beverage Code, that do not include confinement as an authorized sanction.(b) The fact that a conviction in a justice court has as a consequence the imposition of a penalty or sanction by an agency or entity other than the court, such as a denial, suspension, or revocation of a privilege, does not affect the original jurisdiction of the justice court.(c)  A justice court has concurrent jurisdiction with a municipal court in criminal cases that arise in the municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction and that arise under an ordinance of the municipality applicable to the extraterritorial jurisdiction under Section 216.902, Local Government Code.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 108, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 449, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Subsec. (a) amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 533, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1013, Sec. 38, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 612 (H.B. 413), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 4.12 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 4 - Courts and Criminal Jurisdiction|Article 4.12. Misdemeanor Cases; Precinct in Which Defendant to Be Tried in Justice Court

(a)  Except as otherwise provided by this article, a misdemeanor case to be tried in justice court shall be tried:(1)  in the precinct in which the offense was committed;(2)  in the precinct in which the defendant or any of the defendants reside;(3)  with the written consent of the state and each defendant or the defendant's attorney, in any other precinct within the county; or(4)  if the offense was committed in a county with a population of 3.3 million or more, in any precinct in the county that is adjacent to the precinct in which the offense was committed.(b) In any misdemeanor case in which the offense was committed in a precinct where there is no qualified justice court, then trial shall be held:(1) in the next adjacent precinct in the same county which has a duly qualified justice court;  or(2) in the precinct in which the defendant may reside.(c) In any misdemeanor case in which each justice of the peace in the precinct where the offense was committed is disqualified for any reason, such case may be tried in the next adjoining precinct in the same county having a duly qualified justice of the peace.(d) A defendant who is taken before a magistrate in accordance with Article 15.18 may waive trial by jury and enter a written plea of guilty or nolo contendere.(e)  The justices of the peace in each county shall, by majority vote, adopt local rules of administration regarding the transfer of a pending misdemeanor case from one precinct to a different precinct.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1545, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Subsec. (d) added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 145, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1086 (S.B. 1200), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 5.05, eff. January 1, 2012.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 4.13 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 4 - Courts and Criminal Jurisdiction|Article 4.13. Justice May Forfeit Bond

A justice of the peace shall have the power to take forfeitures of all bonds given for the appearance of any party at his court, regardless of the amount.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 4.15 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 4 - Courts and Criminal Jurisdiction|Article 4.15. May Sit at Any Time

Justice courts and corporation courts may sit at any time to try criminal cases over which they have jurisdiction.  Any case in which a fine may be assessed shall be tried in accordance with the rules of evidence and this Code.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 4.16 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 4 - Courts and Criminal Jurisdiction|Article 4.16. Concurrent Jurisdiction

When two or more courts have concurrent jurisdiction of any criminal offense, the court in which an indictment or a complaint shall first be filed shall retain jurisdiction except as provided in Article 4.12.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 4.17 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 4 - Courts and Criminal Jurisdiction|Article 4.17. Transfer of Certain Misdemeanors

On a plea of not guilty to a misdemeanor offense punishable by confinement in jail, entered in a county court of a judge who is not a licensed attorney, on the motion of the state or the defendant, the judge may transfer the case to a district court having jurisdiction in the county or to a county court at law in the county presided over by a judge who is a licensed attorney.  The judge may make the transfer on his own motion. The attorney representing the state in the case in county court shall continue the prosecution in the court to which the case is transferred.  Provided, in no case may any such case be transferred to a district court except with the written consent of the judge of the district court to which the transfer is sought.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1586, ch. 303, Sec. 6, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 295, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 4.18 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 4 - Courts and Criminal Jurisdiction|Article 4.18. Claim of Underage

(a)  A claim that a district court or criminal district court does not have jurisdiction over a person because jurisdiction is exclusively in the juvenile court and that the juvenile court could not waive jurisdiction under Section 8.07(a), Penal Code, or did not waive jurisdiction under Section 8.07(b), Penal Code, must be made by written motion in bar of prosecution filed with the court in which criminal charges against the person are filed.(b) The motion must be filed and presented to the presiding judge of the court:(1) if the defendant enters a plea of guilty or no contest, before the plea;(2) if the defendant's guilt or punishment is tried or determined by a jury, before selection of the jury begins;  or(3) if the defendant's guilt is tried by the court, before the first witness is sworn.(c) Unless the motion is not contested, the presiding judge shall promptly conduct a hearing without a jury and rule on the motion.  The party making the motion has the burden of establishing by a preponderance of the evidence those facts necessary for the motion to prevail.(d) A person may not contest the jurisdiction of the court on the ground that the juvenile court has exclusive jurisdiction if:(1) the person does not file a motion within the time requirements of this article;  or(2) the presiding judge finds under Subsection (c) that a motion made under this article does not prevail.(e) An appellate court may review a trial court's determination under this article, if otherwise authorized by law, only after conviction in the trial court.(f) A court that finds that it lacks jurisdiction over a case because exclusive jurisdiction is in the juvenile court shall transfer the case to the juvenile court as provided by Section 51.08, Family Code.(g)  This article does not apply to a claim of a defect or error in a discretionary transfer proceeding in juvenile court.  A defendant may appeal a defect or error only as provided by Chapter 56, Family Code.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 262, Sec. 80, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1477, Sec. 27, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Subsec. (g) added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1477, Sec. 28, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 74 (S.B. 888), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 4.19 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 4 - Courts and Criminal Jurisdiction|Article 4.19. Transfer of Person Certified to Stand Trial as an Adult

(a)  Notwithstanding the order of a juvenile court to detain a person under the age of 17 who has been certified to stand trial as an adult in a certified juvenile detention facility under Section 54.02(h), Family Code, the judge of the criminal court having jurisdiction over the person may order the person to be transferred to an adult facility.  A child who is transferred to an adult facility must be detained under conditions meeting the requirements of Section 51.12, Family Code.(b)  On the 17th birthday of a person described by Subsection (a) who is detained in a certified juvenile detention facility under Section 54.02(h), Family Code, the judge of the criminal court having jurisdiction over the person shall order the person to be transferred to an adult facility.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1087 (S.B. 1209), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1299 (H.B. 2862), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
TX Code Crim Pro art 5.01 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 5 - Family Violence Prevention|Article 5.01. Legislative Statement

(a)  Family violence is a serious danger and threat to society and its members.  Victims of family violence are entitled to the maximum protection from harm or abuse or the threat of harm or abuse as is permitted by law.(b) In any law enforcement, prosecutorial, or judicial response to allegations of family violence, the responding law enforcement or judicial officers shall protect the victim, without regard to the relationship between the alleged offender and victim.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 583, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 5.02 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 5 - Family Violence Prevention|Article 5.02. Definitions

In this chapter, "family violence," "family," "household," and "member of a household" have the meanings assigned by Chapter 71, Family Code.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 583, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 7.002(c), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 5.03 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 5 - Family Violence Prevention|Article 5.03. Family or Household Relationship Does Not Create an Exception to Official Duties

A general duty prescribed for an officer by Chapter 2 of this code is not waived or excepted in any family violence case or investigation because of a family or household relationship between an alleged violator and the victim of family violence.  A peace officer's or a magistrate's duty to prevent the commission of criminal offenses, including acts of family violence, is not waived or excepted because of a family or household relationship between the potential violator and victim.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 583, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 5.045 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 5 - Family Violence Prevention|Article 5.045. Standby Assistance; Liability

(a)  In the discretion of a peace officer, the officer may stay with a victim of family violence to protect the victim and allow the victim to take the personal property of the victim or of a child in the care of the victim to a place of safety in an orderly manner.(b) A peace officer who provides assistance under Subsection (a) of this article is not:(1) civilly liable for an act or omission of the officer that arises in connection with providing the assistance or determining whether to provide the assistance;  or(2) civilly or criminally liable for the wrongful appropriation of any personal property by the victim.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 565, Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 1995.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 5.06 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 5 - Family Violence Prevention|Article 5.06. Duties of Prosecuting Attorneys and Courts

(a)  Neither a prosecuting attorney nor a court may:(1) dismiss or delay any criminal proceeding that involves a prosecution for an offense that constitutes family violence because a civil proceeding is pending or not pending;  or(2) require proof that a complaining witness, victim, or defendant is a party to a suit for the dissolution of a marriage or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship before presenting a criminal allegation to a grand jury, filing an information, or otherwise proceeding with the prosecution of a criminal case.(b) A prosecuting attorney's decision to file an application for a protective order under Chapter 71, Family Code, should be made without regard to whether a criminal complaint has been filed by the applicant.  A prosecuting attorney may require the applicant to provide information for an offense report, relating to the facts alleged in the application, with a local law enforcement agency.(c) The prosecuting attorney having responsibility under Section 71.04(c), Family Code, for filing applications for protective orders under Chapter 71, Family Code, shall provide notice of that responsibility to all law enforcement agencies within the jurisdiction of the prosecuting attorney for the prosecuting attorney.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 583, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 614, Sec. 28, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 739, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Subsec. (c) added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 564, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 1024, Sec. 25, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 5.08 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 5 - Family Violence Prevention|Article 5.08. Mediation in Family Violence Cases

  Notwithstanding Article 26.13(g) or 42A.301(b)(15), in a criminal prosecution arising from family violence, as that term is defined by Section 71.004, Family Code, a court shall not refer or order the victim or the defendant involved to mediation, dispute resolution, arbitration, or other similar procedures.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 389, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 4170), Sec. 4.002, eff. September 1, 2019.
TX Code Crim Pro art 6.01 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 6 - Preventing Offenses by the Act of Magistrates and Other Officers; Education Concerning Consequences of Certain Offenses|Article 6.01. When Magistrate Hears Threat

It is the duty of every magistrate, when he may have heard, in any manner, that a threat has been made by one person to do some injury to himself or the person or property of another, including the person or property of his spouse, immediately to give notice to some peace officer, in order that such peace officer may use lawful means to prevent the injury.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 366, ch. 164, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 6.02 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 6 - Preventing Offenses by the Act of Magistrates and Other Officers; Education Concerning Consequences of Certain Offenses|Article 6.02. Threat to Take Life

If, within the hearing of a magistrate, one person shall threaten to take the life of another, including that of his spouse, or himself, the magistrate shall issue a warrant for the arrest of the person making the threat, or in case of emergency, he may himself immediately arrest such person.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 366, ch. 164, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 6.03 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 6 - Preventing Offenses by the Act of Magistrates and Other Officers; Education Concerning Consequences of Certain Offenses|Article 6.03. On Attempt to Injure

Whenever, in the presence or within the observation of a magistrate, an attempt is made by one person to inflict an injury upon himself or to the person or property of another, including the person or property of his spouse, it is his duty to use all lawful means to prevent the injury.  This may be done, either by verbal order to a peace officer to interfere and prevent the injury, or by the issuance of an order of arrest against the offender, or by arresting the offender;  for which purpose he may call upon all persons present to assist in making the arrest.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 366, ch. 164, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 6.04 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 6 - Preventing Offenses by the Act of Magistrates and Other Officers; Education Concerning Consequences of Certain Offenses|Article 6.04. May Compel Offender to Give Security

When the person making such threat is brought before a magistrate, he may compel him to give security to keep the peace, or commit him to custody.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 6.05 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 6 - Preventing Offenses by the Act of Magistrates and Other Officers; Education Concerning Consequences of Certain Offenses|Article 6.05. Duty of Peace Officer as to Threats

It is the duty of every peace officer, when he may have been informed in any manner that a threat has been made by one person to do some injury to himself or to the person or property of another, including the person or property of his spouse, to prevent the threatened injury, if within his power;  and, in order to do this, he may call in aid any number of citizens in his county.  He may take such measures as the person about to be injured might for the prevention of the offense.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 366, ch. 164, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 6.06 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 6 - Preventing Offenses by the Act of Magistrates and Other Officers; Education Concerning Consequences of Certain Offenses|Article 6.06. Peace Officer to Prevent Injury

Whenever, in the presence of a peace officer, or within his view, one person is about to commit an offense against the person or property of another, including the person or property of his spouse, or injure himself, it is his duty to prevent it;  and, for this purpose the peace officer may summon any number of the citizens of his county to his aid.  The peace officer must use the amount of force necessary to prevent the commission of the offense, and no greater.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 366, ch. 164, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 6.07 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 6 - Preventing Offenses by the Act of Magistrates and Other Officers; Education Concerning Consequences of Certain Offenses|Article 6.07. Conduct of Peace Officer

The conduct of peace officers, in preventing offenses about to be committed in their presence, or within their view, is to be regulated by the same rules as are prescribed to the action of the person about to be injured.  They may use all force necessary to repel the aggression.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 6.10 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 6 - Preventing Offenses by the Act of Magistrates and Other Officers; Education Concerning Consequences of Certain Offenses|Article 6.10. Educational Programs Concerning Certain Offenses Committed by Minors; Mandatory Court Attendance

(a)  In this article, "parent" means a natural or adoptive parent, managing or possessory conservator, or legal guardian.  The term does not include a parent whose parental rights have been terminated.(b)  This article applies to a defendant who has not had the disabilities of minority removed and has been charged with an offense under Section 43.261, Penal Code.(c)  The judge of a county court:(1)  must take the defendant's plea in open court; and(2)  shall issue a summons to compel the defendant's parent to be present during:(A)  the taking of the defendant's plea; and(B)  all other proceedings relating to the case.(d)  If a county court finds that a defendant has committed an offense under Section 43.261, Penal Code, the court may enter an order requiring the defendant to attend and successfully complete an educational program described by Section 37.218, Education Code, or another equivalent educational program.(e)  A court that enters an order under Subsection (d) shall require the defendant or the defendant's parent to pay the cost of attending an educational program under Subsection (d) if the court determines that the defendant or the defendant's parent is financially able to make payment.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1322 (S.B. 407), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2011.Redesignated from Code of Criminal Procedure, Art/Sec 6.09 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 22.001(5), eff. September 1, 2013.