Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 19A.303 – Bailiff’s Violation of Duty
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(a) A bailiff may not:
(1) take part in the discussions or deliberations of the grand jury; or
(2) be present when the grand jury is discussing or voting on a question.
(b) The grand jury shall report to the court any violation of duty by a bailiff. The court may punish the bailiff for the violation as for contempt.
Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 19A.303
- Bailiff: a court officer who enforces the rules of behavior in courtrooms.
- Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,