Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 45.0211 – Plea by Defendant Charged With Family Violence Offense
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(a) In this article, “family violence” has the meaning assigned by § 71.004, Family Code.
(b) If a defendant is charged with an offense involving family violence, the judge or justice must take the defendant’s plea in open court.
Text of article effective until January 01, 2025
Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 45.0211
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.