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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 42.111 — Deferral of proceedings in cases appealed to county court

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

Part of Chapter 42: JUDGMENT AND SENTENCE, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 42.111

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. 42.111Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

If a defendant convicted of a misdemeanor punishable by fine only appeals the conviction to a county court, on the trial in county court the defendant may enter a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to the offense. If the defendant enters a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, the court may defer further proceedings without entering an adjudication of guilt in the same manner as provided for the deferral of proceedings in justice court or municipal court under Subchapter G , Chapter 45A . This article does not apply to a misdemeanor case disposed of under Subchapter B , Chapter 543 , Transportation Code, or a serious traffic violation as defined by Section 522.003 , Transportation Code.

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