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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 45.004

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011

Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, in this chapter, “cost” includes any fee, including a reimbursement fee, imposed on a defendant by the justice or judge.


Text of article effective until January 01, 2025