§ 36.01 Order of Proceeding in Trial
§ 36.02 Testimony At Any Time
§ 36.03 Invocation of Rule
§ 36.05 Not to Hear Testimony
§ 36.06 Instructed by the Court
§ 36.07 Order of Argument
§ 36.08 Number of Arguments
§ 36.09 Severance On Separate Indictments
§ 36.10 Order of Trial
§ 36.11 Discharge Before Verdict
§ 36.12 Court May Commit
§ 36.13 Jury Is Judge of Facts
§ 36.14 Charge of Court
§ 36.15 Requested Special Charges
§ 36.16 Final Charge
§ 36.17 Charge Certified by Judge
§ 36.18 Jury May Take Charge
§ 36.19 Review of Charge On Appeal
§ 36.21 To Provide Jury Room
§ 36.215 Recording of Jury Deliberations
§ 36.22 Conversing With Jury
§ 36.23 Violation of Preceding Article
§ 36.24 Officer Shall Attend Jury
§ 36.25 Written Evidence
§ 36.26 Foreman of Jury
§ 36.27 Jury May Communicate With Court
§ 36.28 Jury May Have Witness Re-Examined or Testimony Read
§ 36.29 If a Juror Dies or Becomes Disabled
§ 36.30 Discharging Jury in Misdemeanor
§ 36.31 Disagreement of Jury
§ 36.32 Receipt of Verdict and Final Adjournment
§ 36.33 Discharge Without Verdict

Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 36 - the Trial Before the Jury

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Bailiff: a court officer who enforces the rules of behavior in courtrooms.
  • Charge to the jury: The judge's instructions to the jury concerning the law that applies to the facts of the case on trial.
  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Counterclaim: A claim that a defendant makes against a plaintiff.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Donor: The person who makes a gift.
  • Effects: includes all personal property and all interest in that property. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Equitable: Pertaining to civil suits in "equity" rather than in "law." In English legal history, the courts of "law" could order the payment of damages and could afford no other remedy. See damages. A separate court of "equity" could order someone to do something or to cease to do something. See, e.g., injunction. In American jurisprudence, the federal courts have both legal and equitable power, but the distinction is still an important one. For example, a trial by jury is normally available in "law" cases but not in "equity" cases. Source: U.S. Courts
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Juror: A person who is on the jury.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • sworn: includes affirm or affirmed. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • 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.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005