Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 45A.158 – Attorney Representing State Not Present for Trial
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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 45A.158
- Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
If an attorney representing the state is not present when the case is called for trial, the justice or judge may:
(1) postpone the trial to a specified date;
(2) appoint an attorney pro tem as provided by this code to represent the state; or
(3) proceed to trial.
Text of article effective on January 01, 2025