Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 31A.052 – Use of Services of Original Venue
(a) A judge ordering a change of venue under this chapter may, with the written consent of the defendant, the defendant’s attorney, and the attorney representing the state:
(1) maintain the original case number on the court’s docket;
(2) preside over the case; and
(3) use the services of the court reporter, the court coordinator, and the clerk of the court of original venue.
(b) If a judge takes the actions described by Subsection (a):
(1) the court shall use the courtroom facilities and any other services or facilities of the judicial district or county to which venue is changed;
(2) the jury, if required, must consist of residents of the judicial district or county to which venue is changed; and
(3) notwithstanding Article 31A.051, the clerk of the court of original venue shall:
(A) maintain the original papers of the case, including the defendant’s bail bond or personal bond, if any;
(B) make the papers described by Paragraph (A) available for trial; and
(C) act as the clerk in the case.
Text of article effective on January 01, 2025
Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 31A.052
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
- Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
- Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005