Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 25.04 – in Misdemeanor
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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 25.04
- 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.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
In misdemeanors, the clerk shall deliver a copy of the indictment or information to the accused or the accused’s counsel at the earliest possible time before trial.