Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 37.06 – Presence of Defendant
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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 37.06
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
In felony cases the defendant must be present when the verdict is read unless his absence is wilful or voluntary. A verdict in a misdemeanor case may be received and read in the absence of the defendant.