Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
§ 45A.154 — PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE BY DEFENDANT IN JAIL
CR § 45A.154Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 45A. JUSTICE AND MUNICIPAL COURTS · Art. D. TRIAL
Statute text
View on source(a)If a defendant who is detained in jail enters a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, the justice or judge may, after complying with Article 15.17 and advising the defendant of the defendant's right to trial by jury, as appropriate:
(1)accept the defendant's plea;
(2)assess a fine, determine costs, and accept payment of the fine and costs;
(3)give the defendant credit for time served;
(4)determine whether the defendant is indigent; or
(5)discharge the defendant.
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Legislative history
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001, eff. January 1, 2025.