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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 37.06 — Presence of defendant

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

Part of Chapter 37: THE VERDICT, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 37.06

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. 37.06Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

In felony cases the defendant must be present when the verdict is read unless his absence is wilful or voluntary. A verdict in a misdemeanor case may be received and read in the absence of the defendant.

Official sources

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 37.06 (official source deep link)
Official OLLS publication (Title download)

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