(a) A justice or municipal court shall discharge a jury if the jury fails to agree to a verdict after being kept together a reasonable period.
(b) If a jury is discharged under Subsection (a), the justice or judge may impanel another jury as soon as practicable to try the case.


Text of article effective on January 01, 2025

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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 45A.165

  • Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.