Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 29.03

  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005

A criminal action may be continued on the written motion of the State or of the defendant, upon sufficient cause shown; which cause shall be fully set forth in the motion. A continuance may be only for as long as is necessary.