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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - CRIM P Art. § 31A.052. Use of Services of Original Venue

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

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(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.

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