Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 45A.165 – Mistrial
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(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
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.