(a) When the jury has agreed on a verdict, the jury shall bring the verdict into court.
(b) The justice or judge shall ensure that the verdict is in the proper form and impose the proper judgment and sentence on the verdict.


Text of article effective on January 01, 2025

Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 45A.166

  • Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.