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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 19A.303 — BAILIFF'S VIOLATION OF DUTY

CR § 19A.303Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 19A. GRAND JURY ORGANIZATION · Art. G. BAILIFFS

Statute text

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(a)A bailiff may not:
(1)take part in the discussions or deliberations of the grand jury; or
(2)be present when the grand jury is discussing or voting on a question.
(b)The grand jury shall report to the court any violation of duty by a bailiff. The court may punish the bailiff for the violation as for contempt.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.03, eff. January 1, 2021.

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 19A.303 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.