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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 29.03 — FOR SUFFICIENT CAUSE SHOWN

CR § 29.03Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 29. CONTINUANCE

Statute text

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A criminal action may be continued on the written motion of the State or of the defendant, upon sufficient cause shown; which cause shall be fully set forth in the motion. A continuance may be only for as long as is necessary.

Legislative history

Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966. Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 1972, ch. 787, Sec. 3, eff. July 1, 1978.

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 29.03 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.