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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) After inspecting the location that is the subject of a fire inquest and hearing the testimony, a jury in the inquest shall deliver to the justice of the peace conducting the inquest the jury's written signed verdict, in which the jury shall find and certify:
(1) how and in what manner the fire occurred or was attempted to be set and all other circumstances attending the fire or attempted fire; and
(2) the person guilty of setting or attempting to set the fire, and the manner of the person's guilt.
(b) If the jury is unable to make a determination under Subsection (a)(1) or (2), the jury shall find and certify accordingly.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - CRIM P Art. § 50A.004. Jury Verdict in Fire Inquest - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/code-of-criminal-procedure/crim-ptx-crim-pro-art-50a-004/
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