Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 13.19 – Where Venue Cannot Be Determined
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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 13.19
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 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 offense has been committed within the state and it cannot readily be determined within which county or counties the commission took place, trial may be held in the county in which the defendant resides, in the county in which he is apprehended, or in the county to which he is extradited.
Text of article effective until January 01, 2025