Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 34 – Special Venire in Capital Cases
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| § 34.01 | Special Venire |
| § 34.02 | Additional Names Drawn |
| § 34.03 | Instructions to Sheriff |
| § 34.04 | Notice of List |
| § 34.05 | Mechanical or Electronic Selection Method |
Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 34 - Special Venire in Capital Cases
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Month: means a calendar month. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
- Week: means seven consecutive days. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.