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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.201 — New trial
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.201
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) A motion for a new trial must be made not later than the fifth day after the imposition of judgment and sentence. (b) Subject to Subsection (e), not later than the 10th day after the date that the judgment is entered, a justice or judge may grant the defendant a new trial for good cause shown if the justice or judge considers that justice has not been done the defendant in the trial of the case. (c) If a motion for a new trial is not granted before the 11th day after the date that the judgment is entered, the motion is considered denied. (d) If a new trial is granted, the justice or judge shall proceed to try the case again as soon as practicable. (e) A defendant may be granted not more than one new trial in the same case. (f) The state is not entitled to a new trial in any case.
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