Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 13A.056 – Certain Offenses Committed Against a Child
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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 13A.056
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
An offense under Title 5, Penal Code, involving a victim younger than 18 years of age, or an offense under § 25.03, Penal Code, that results in bodily injury to a child younger than 18 years of age, may be prosecuted in the county in which:
(1) an element of the offense was committed;
(2) the defendant is apprehended;
(3) the victim resides; or
(4) the defendant resides.
Text of article effective on January 01, 2025