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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 38.05 — Judge shall not discuss evidence

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

Part of Chapter 38: EVIDENCE IN CRIMINAL ACTIONS, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 38.05

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. 38.05Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

In ruling upon the admissibility of evidence, the judge shall not discuss or comment upon the weight of the same or its bearing in the case, but shall simply decide whether or not it is admissible; nor shall he, at any stage of the proceeding previous to the return of the verdict, make any remark calculated to convey to the jury his opinion of the case.

Official sources

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 38.05 (official source deep link)
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