Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 33.06

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Mistrial: An invalid trial, caused by fundamental error. When a mistrial is declared, the trial must start again from the selection of the jury.

If there be a mistrial in a felony case, the original sureties, if any, of the defendant shall be still held bound for his appearance until they surrender him in accordance with the provisions of this Code.