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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 19A.303 — Bailiff's violation of duty

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.303

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.303Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

(a) A bailiff may not: (1) take part in the discussions or deliberations of the grand jury; or (2) be present when the grand jury is discussing or voting on a question. (b) The grand jury shall report to the court any violation of duty by a bailiff. The court may punish the bailiff for the violation as for contempt.

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