Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 31A > Subchapter B – On Change of Venue
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| § 31A.051 | Clerk’s Duties On Change of Venue |
| § 31A.052 | Use of Services of Original Venue |
| § 31A.053 | Removal of Defendant in Custody |
| § 31A.054 | No Effect On Subpoena, Attachment, or Bail of Witnesses |
Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 31A > Subchapter B - On Change of Venue
- 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.
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Municipality: means a general-law municipality, home-rule municipality, or special-law municipality. See Texas Local Government Code 1.005
- 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).
- Succeeding: means immediately following. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
- 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