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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 19A.253 — Recusal of grand juror

Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 19A: GRAND JURY ORGANIZATION, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 19A.253

Statutory text current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Texas.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 19A.253Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

(a) A grand juror who, during the course of the grand juror's service on the grand jury, determines that the grand juror could be subject to a valid challenge for cause under Article 19A.153 , shall recuse himself or herself from grand jury service until the cause no longer exists. (b) A grand juror who knowingly fails to recuse himself or herself under Subsection (a) may be held in contempt of court. (c) A person authorized to be present in the grand jury room shall report a known violation of Subsection (a) to the court. (d) The court shall instruct the grand jury regarding the duty imposed by this article.

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