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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 19A.256 — Referral to grand jury in sexual assault cases

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.256

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.256Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

(a) If a district judge becomes aware that sexual assault within the jurisdiction of the court has probably been committed, the judge shall direct the grand jury to investigate the accusation: (1) immediately, if the court is in session; or (2) at the next term of a district court in any county of the district, if the court is not in session. (b) If the court is in session but the grand jury has been discharged, the district judge shall immediately recall the grand jury to investigate the accusation.

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