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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 27.13 — PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE IN FELONY

CR § 27.13Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 27. THE PLEADING IN CRIMINAL ACTIONS

Statute text

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A plea of "guilty" or a plea of "nolo contendere" in a felony case must be made in open court by the defendant in person; and the proceedings shall be as provided in Articles 26.13, 26.14 and 27.02. If the plea is before the judge alone, same may be made in the same manner as is provided for by Articles 1.13 and 1.15.

Legislative history

Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 27.13 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.