Texas statute
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 20A.152 — Advice from court
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.152
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) The grand jury may seek and receive advice from the court regarding any matter before the grand jury. For that purpose, the grand jury shall go into court in a body. (b) The grand jury shall ensure that the manner in which the grand jury's questions are asked does not divulge the particular accusation pending before the grand jury. (c) The grand jury may submit questions to the court in writing. The court may respond to those questions in writing.
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