Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 2A.101 – General Duties of Attorneys Representing State
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(a) The primary duty of an attorney representing the state, including a special prosecutor, is not to convict but to see that justice is done.
(b) An attorney representing the state, including a special prosecutor, may not suppress facts or conceal witnesses capable of establishing the innocence of the defendant.
Text of article effective on January 01, 2025
Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 2A.101
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011