Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 34 – Special Venire in Capital Cases
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| § 34.01 | Special Venire |
| § 34.02 | Additional Names Drawn |
| § 34.03 | Instructions to Sheriff |
| § 34.04 | Notice of List |
| § 34.05 | Mechanical or Electronic Selection Method |
Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 34 - Special Venire in Capital Cases
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
- Week: means seven consecutive days. See Texas Government Code 311.005