Texas statute
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.154 — Plea of guilty or nolo contendere by defendant in jail
Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 45A: JUSTICE AND MUNICIPAL COURTS, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.154
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) If a defendant who is detained in jail enters a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, the justice or judge may, after complying with Article 15.17 and advising the defendant of the defendant's right to trial by jury, as appropriate: (1) accept the defendant's plea; (2) assess a fine, determine costs, and accept payment of the fine and costs; (3) give the defendant credit for time served; (4) determine whether the defendant is indigent; or (5) discharge the defendant. (b) Notwithstanding Article 45A.201 (a), following a plea of guilty or nolo contendere entered by a defendant detained in jail, a motion for new trial must be made not later than the 10th day after the imposition of judgment and sentence. The justice or judge shall grant a motion for new trial made under this subsection.
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