Texas statute
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 20A.102 — Persons who may be present in grand jury room
Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 20A: GRAND JURY PROCEEDINGS, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 20A.102
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.
(a) While the grand jury is conducting proceedings, only the following persons may be present in the grand jury room: (1) a grand juror; (2) a bailiff; (3) the attorney representing the state; (4) a witness: (A) while the witness is being examined; or (B) when the witness's presence is necessary to assist the attorney representing the state in examining another witness or presenting evidence to the grand jury; (5) an interpreter, if necessary; (6) a stenographer or a person operating an electronic recording device, as provided by Article 20A.201 ; and (7) a person operating a video teleconferencing system for use under Article 20A.259 . (b) While the grand jury is deliberating, only a grand juror may be present in the grand jury room.
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