Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 45A.164

  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.

When the case is submitted to the jury, the jury shall retire in the charge of an officer and be kept together until:
(1) the jury agrees to a verdict;
(2) the jury is discharged; or
(3) the court recesses.


Text of article effective on January 01, 2025