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TX Code Crim Pro art 31.09 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 31 - Change of Venue|Article 31.09. Change of Venue; Use of Existing Services

(a)  If a change of venue in a criminal case is ordered under this chapter, the judge ordering the change of venue may, with the written consent of the prosecuting attorney, the defense attorney, and the defendant, maintain the original case number on its own docket, preside over the case, and use the services of the court reporter, the court coordinator, and the clerk of the court of original venue.  The court shall use the courtroom facilities and any other services or facilities of the district or county to which venue is changed.  A jury, if required, must consist of residents of the district or county to which venue is changed.(b) Notwithstanding Article 31.05, the clerk of the court of original venue shall:(1) maintain the original papers of the case, including the defendant's bail bond or personal bond;(2) make the papers available for trial;  and(3) act as the clerk in the case.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 651, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
TX Code Crim Pro art 32.01 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 32 - Dismissing Prosecutions|Article 32.01. Defendant in Custody and No Indictment Presented

(a)  When a defendant has been detained in custody or held to bail for the defendant's appearance to answer any criminal accusation, the prosecution, unless otherwise ordered by the court, for good cause shown, supported by affidavit, shall be dismissed and the bail discharged, if indictment or information be not presented against the defendant on or before the last day of the next term of the court which is held after the defendant's commitment or admission to bail or on or before the 180th day after the date of commitment or admission to bail, whichever date is later.(b)  A surety may file a motion under Subsection (a) for the purpose of discharging the defendant's bail only.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 289, Sec. 2, eff. May 26, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 743 (H.B. 2767), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 152 (H.B. 643), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 32.02 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 32 - Dismissing Prosecutions|Article 32.02. Dismissal by State's Attorney

The attorney representing the State may, by permission of the court, dismiss a criminal action at any time upon filing a written statement with the papers in the case setting out his reasons for such dismissal, which shall be incorporated in the judgment of dismissal.  No case shall be dismissed without the consent of the presiding judge.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
TX Code Crim Pro art 32A.01 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 32A - Speedy Trial|Article 32A.01. Trial Priorities

(a)  Insofar as is practicable, the trial of a criminal action shall be given preference over trials of civil cases, and the trial of a criminal action against a defendant who is detained in jail pending trial of the action shall be given preference over trials of other criminal actions not described by Subsection (b) or (c).(b)  Unless extraordinary circumstances require otherwise, the trial of a criminal action in which the alleged victim is younger than 14 years of age shall be given preference over other matters before the court, whether civil or criminal.(c)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the trial of a criminal action against a defendant who has been determined to be restored to competency under Article 46B.084 shall be given preference over other matters before the court, whether civil or criminal.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 1970, ch. 787, Sec. 1, eff. July 1, 1978.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1251 (H.B. 1396), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 748 (S.B. 1326), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2017.
TX Code Crim Pro art 33.01 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 33 - The Mode of Trial|Article 33.01. Jury Size

(a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), in the district court, the jury shall consist of twelve qualified jurors.  In the county court and inferior courts, the jury shall consist of six qualified jurors.(b) In a trial involving a misdemeanor offense, a district court jury shall consist of six qualified jurors.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 466, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 33.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 33 - The Mode of Trial|Article 33.011. Alternate Jurors

(a)  In district courts, the judge may direct that not more than four jurors in addition to the regular jury be called and impaneled to sit as alternate jurors.  In county courts, the judge may direct that not more than two jurors in addition to the regular jury be called and impaneled to sit as alternate jurors.(b)  Alternate jurors in the order in which they are called shall replace jurors who, prior to the time the jury renders a verdict on the guilt or innocence of the defendant and, if applicable, the amount of punishment, become or are found to be unable or disqualified to perform their duties or are found by the court on agreement of the parties to have good cause for not performing their duties.  Alternate jurors shall be drawn and selected in the same manner, shall have the same qualifications, shall be subject to the same examination and challenges, shall take the same oath, and shall have the same functions, powers, facilities, security, and privileges as regular jurors.  An alternate juror who does not replace a regular juror shall be discharged after the jury has rendered a verdict on the guilt or innocence of the defendant and, if applicable, the amount of punishment.|Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 4594, ch. 775, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 29, 1983.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 846 (H.B. 1086), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 33.02 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 33 - The Mode of Trial|Article 33.02. Failure to Register

Failure to register to vote shall not disqualify any person from jury service.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.  Amended by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 3143, ch. 827, Sec. 6, eff. Aug. 31, 1981.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 33.03 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 33 - The Mode of Trial|Article 33.03. Presence of Defendant

In all prosecutions for felonies, the defendant must be personally present at the trial, and he must likewise be present in all cases of misdemeanor when the punishment or any part thereof is imprisonment in jail;  provided, however, that in all cases, when the defendant voluntarily absents himself after pleading to the indictment or information, or after the jury has been selected when trial is before a jury, the trial may proceed to its conclusion.  When the record in the appellate court shows that the defendant was present at the commencement, or any portion of the trial, it shall be presumed in the absence of all evidence in the record to the contrary that he was present during the whole trial.  Provided, however, that the presence of the defendant shall not be required at the hearing on the motion for new trial in any misdemeanor case.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.  Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1832, ch. 745, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 27, 1979.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 33.04 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 33 - The Mode of Trial|Article 33.04. May Appear by Counsel

In other misdemeanor cases, the defendant may, by consent of the State's attorney, appear by counsel, and the trial may proceed without his personal presence.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 33.05 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 33 - The Mode of Trial|Article 33.05. On Bail During Trial

If the defendant is on bail when the trial commences, such bail shall be considered as discharged if he is acquitted.  If a verdict of guilty is returned against him, the discharge of his bail shall be governed by other provisions of this Code.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 33.06 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 33 - The Mode of Trial|Article 33.06. Sureties Bound in Case of Mistrial

If there be a mistrial in a felony case, the original sureties, if any, of the defendant shall be still held bound for his appearance until they surrender him in accordance with the provisions of this Code.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 33.07 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 33 - The Mode of Trial|Article 33.07. Record of Criminal Actions

Each clerk of a court of record having criminal jurisdiction shall keep a record in which shall be set down the style and file number of each criminal action, the nature of the offense, the names of counsel, the proceedings had therein, and the date of each proceeding.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 628 (H.B. 587), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 33.08 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 33 - The Mode of Trial|Article 33.08. To Fix Day for Criminal Docket

The district courts and county courts shall have control of their respective dockets as to the settings of criminal cases.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 33.09 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 33 - The Mode of Trial|Article 33.09. Jury Drawn

Jury panels, including special venires, for the trial of criminal cases shall be selected and summoned (with return on summons) in the same manner as the selection of panels for the trial of civil cases except as otherwise provided in this Code.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
TX Code Crim Pro art 34.01 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 34 - Special Venire in Capital Cases|Article 34.01. Special Venire

A "special venire" is a writ issued in a capital case by order of the district court, commanding the sheriff to summon either verbally or by mail such a number of persons, not less than 50, as the court may order, to appear before the court on a day named in the writ from whom the jury for the trial of such case is to be selected.  Where as many as one hundred jurors have been summoned in such county for regular service for the week in which such capital case is set for trial, the judge of the court having jurisdiction of a capital case in which a motion for a special venire has been made, shall grant or refuse such motion for a special venire, and upon such refusal require the case to be tried by regular jurors summoned for service in such county for the week in which such capital case is set for trial and such additional talesmen as may be summoned by the sheriff upon order of the court as provided in Article 34.02 of this Code, but the clerk of such court shall furnish the defendant or his counsel a list of the persons summoned as provided in Article 34.04.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 34.02 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 34 - Special Venire in Capital Cases|Article 34.02. Additional Names Drawn

In any criminal case in which the court deems that the veniremen theretofore drawn will be insufficient for the trial of the case, or in any criminal case in which the venire has been exhausted by challenge or otherwise, the court shall order additional veniremen in such numbers as the court may deem advisable, to be summoned as follows:(a) In a jury wheel county, the names of those to be summoned shall be drawn from the jury wheel.(b) In counties not using the jury wheel, the veniremen shall be summoned by the sheriff.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 34.03 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 34 - Special Venire in Capital Cases|Article 34.03. Instructions to Sheriff

When the sheriff is ordered by the court to summon persons upon a special venire whose names have not been selected under the Jury Wheel Law, the court shall, in every case, caution and direct the sheriff to summon such persons as have legal qualifications to serve on juries, informing him of what those qualifications are, and shall direct him, as far as he may be able to summon persons of good character who can read and write, and such as are not prejudiced against the defendant or biased in his favor, if he knows of such bias or prejudice.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 34.04 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 34 - Special Venire in Capital Cases|Article 34.04. Notice of List

No defendant in a capital case in which the state seeks the death penalty shall be brought to trial until he shall have had at least two days (including holidays) a copy of the names of the persons summoned as veniremen, for the week for which his case is set for trial except where he waives the right or is on bail.  When such defendant is on bail, the clerk of the court in which the case is pending shall furnish such a list to the defendant or his counsel at least two days prior to the trial (including holidays) upon timely motion by the defendant or his counsel therefor at the office of such clerk, and the defendant shall not be brought to trial until such list has been furnished defendant or his counsel for at least two days (including holidays). Where the venire is exhausted, by challenges or otherwise, and additional names are drawn, the defendant shall not be entitled to two days service of the names additionally drawn, but the clerk shall compile a list of such names promptly after they are drawn and if the defendant is not on bail, the sheriff shall serve a copy of such list promptly upon the defendant, and if on bail, the clerk shall furnish a copy of such list to the defendant or his counsel upon request, but the proceedings shall not be delayed thereby.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 652, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 34.05 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 34 - Special Venire in Capital Cases|Article 34.05. Mechanical or Electronic Selection Method

A mechanical or electronic method of jury selection as provided by Chapter 62, Government Code, may be used under this chapter.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 694, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
TX Code Crim Pro art 35.01 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 35 - Formation of the Jury|Article 35.01. Jurors Called

When a case is called for trial and the parties have announced ready for trial, the names of those summoned as jurors in the case shall be called.  Those not present may be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500.  An attachment may issue on request of either party for any absent summoned juror, to have him brought forthwith before the court.  A person who is summoned but not present, may upon an appearance, before the jury is qualified, be tried as to his qualifications and impaneled as a juror unless challenged, but no cause shall be unreasonably delayed on account of his absence.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 640 (H.B. 1665), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 35.02 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 35 - Formation of the Jury|Article 35.02. Sworn to Answer Questions

To those present the court shall cause to be administered this oath:  "You, and each of you, solemnly swear that you will make true answers to such questions as may be propounded to you by the court, or under its directions, touching your service and qualifications as a juror, so help you God."|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 35.04 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 35 - Formation of the Jury|Article 35.04. Claiming Exemption

Any person summoned as a juror who is exempt by law from jury service may establish his exemption without appearing in person by filing a signed statement of the ground of his exemption with the clerk of the court at any time before the date upon which he is summoned to appear.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.  Amended by Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 1560, ch. 421, Sec. 3, eff. May 26, 1971.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 35.05 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 35 - Formation of the Jury|Article 35.05. Excused by Consent

One summoned upon a special venire may by consent of both parties be excused from attendance by the court at any time before he is impaneled.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 35.06 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 35 - Formation of the Jury|Article 35.06. Challenge to Array First Heard

The court shall hear and determine a challenge to the array before interrogating those summoned as to their qualifications.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 35.07 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 35 - Formation of the Jury|Article 35.07. Challenge to the Array

Each party may challenge the array only on the ground that the officer summoning the jury has wilfully summoned jurors with a view to securing a conviction or an acquittal.  All such challenges must be in writing setting forth distinctly the grounds of such challenge.  When made by the defendant, it must be supported by his affidavit or the affidavit of any credible person.  When such challenge is made, the judge shall hear evidence and decide without delay whether or not the challenge shall be sustained.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 35.08 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 35 - Formation of the Jury|Article 35.08. When Challenge Is Sustained

The array of jurors summoned shall be discharged if the challenge be sustained, and the court shall order other jurors to be summoned in their stead, and direct that the officer who summoned those so discharged, and on account of whose misconduct the challenge has been sustained shall not summon any other jurors in the case.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 35.09 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 35 - Formation of the Jury|Article 35.09. List of New Venire

When a challenge to the array has been sustained, the defendant shall be entitled, as in the first instance, to service of a copy of the list of names of those summoned by order of the court.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 35.10 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 35 - Formation of the Jury|Article 35.10. Court to Try Qualifications

When no challenge to the array has been made, or if made, has been over-ruled, the court shall proceed to try the qualifications of those present who have been summoned to serve as jurors.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 35.11 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 35 - Formation of the Jury|Article 35.11. Preparation of List

The trial judge, on the demand of the defendant or his attorney, or of the State's counsel, shall cause a sufficient number of jurors from which a jury may be selected to try the case to be randomly selected from the members of the general panel drawn or assigned as jurors in the case.  The clerk shall randomly select the jurors by a computer or other process of random selection and shall write or print the names, in the order selected, on the jury list from which the jury is to be selected to try the case.  The clerk shall deliver a copy of the list to the State's counsel and to the defendant or his attorney.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 337, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 35.12 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 35 - Formation of the Jury|Article 35.12. Mode of Testing

(a)  In testing the qualification of a prospective juror after the juror has been sworn, the juror shall be asked by the court, or under its direction:1.  Except for failure to register, are you a qualified voter in this county and state under the Constitution and laws of this state?2.  Have you ever been convicted of theft or any felony?3.  Are you under indictment or legal accusation for theft or any felony?(b)  In testing the qualifications of a prospective juror, with respect to whether the juror has been the subject of an order of nondisclosure or has a criminal history that includes information subject to that order, the juror may state only that the matter in question has been sealed.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.  Amended by Acts 1969, 61st Leg., p. 1364, ch. 412, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1969;  Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 3143, ch. 827, Sec. 7, eff. Aug. 31, 1981.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1309 (H.B. 3093), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 35.13 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 35 - Formation of the Jury|Article 35.13. Passing Juror for Challenge

A juror in a capital case in which the state has made it known it will seek the death penalty, held to be qualified, shall be passed for acceptance or challenge first to the state and then to the defendant.  Challenges to jurors are either peremptory or for cause.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.  Amended by Acts 1967, 60th Leg., p. 1739, ch. 659, Sec. 20, eff. Aug. 28, 1967.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 35.14 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 35 - Formation of the Jury|Article 35.14. A Peremptory Challenge

A peremptory challenge is made to a juror without assigning any reason therefor.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|