Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 45A.003 – Applicability
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(a) A criminal proceeding in a justice or municipal court shall be conducted in accordance with this chapter.
(b) If this chapter does not provide a rule of procedure governing an aspect of a case, the justice or judge shall apply the other general provisions of this code to the extent necessary to achieve the objectives of this chapter.
Text of article effective on January 01, 2025
Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 45A.003
- Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005