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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - CRIM P Art. 17A.07. Presence of corporation or association

Current as of April 14, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) A defendant corporation or association appears through counsel.

(b) If a corporation or association does not appear in response to summons, or appears but fails or refuses to plead:

(1) it is deemed to be present in person for all purposes;  and

(2) the court shall enter a plea of not guilty in its behalf;  and

(3) the court may proceed with trial, judgment, and sentencing.

(c) If, having appeared and entered a plea in response to summons, a corporation or association is absent without good cause at any time during later proceedings:

(1) it is deemed to be present in person for all purposes;  and

(2) the court may proceed with trial, judgment, or sentencing.

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