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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 21.10

  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.

It is not necessary to use the words “Felonious” or “feloniously” in any indictment.