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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 42A.107

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005

On written motion of the defendant requesting final adjudication that is filed within 30 days after the entry of the defendant’s plea and the deferment of adjudication, the judge shall proceed to final adjudication as in all other cases.