Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
§ 29.011 — RELIGIOUS HOLY DAY
CR § 29.011Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 29. CONTINUANCE
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View on source(a)In this article:
(1)"Religious organization" means an organization that meets the standards for qualifying as a religious organization under Section 11.20, Tax Code.
(2)"Religious holy day" means a day on which the tenets of a religious organization prohibit its members from participating in secular activities, such as court proceedings.
(b)If a defendant, an attorney representing the defendant, or an attorney representing the state in a criminal action is required to appear at a court proceeding on a religious holy day observed by the person, the court shall continue the action.
(c)A defendant or attorney seeking a continuance must file with the court an affidavit stating:
(1)the grounds for the continuance; and
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