Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
§ 42.14 — IN ABSENCE OF DEFENDANT
CR § 42.14Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 42. JUDGMENT AND SENTENCE
Statute text
View on source(a)In a misdemeanor case, the judgment and sentence may be rendered in the absence of the defendant.
(b)In a felony case, the judgment and sentence may be rendered in the absence of the defendant only if:
(1)the defendant is confined in a penal institution;
(2)the defendant is not charged with a felony offense:
(A)that is listed in Article 42A.054(a); or
(B)for which it is alleged that:
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Legislative history
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 291 (H.B. 107), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 770 (H.B. 2299), Sec. 2.17, eff. January 1, 2017.