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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 12.04

  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.

The day on which the offense was committed and the day on which the indictment or information is presented shall be excluded from the computation of time.