Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 45A.152 – Defendant’s Refusal to Plead
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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 45A.152
- 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
- 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.
If a defendant refuses to plead, the justice or judge shall enter a plea of not guilty.
Text of article effective on January 01, 2025