§ 42.01 Judgment
§ 42.011 Judgment Affecting an Officer or Jailer
§ 42.012 Finding That Controlled Substance Used to Commit Offense
§ 42.013 Finding of Family Violence
§ 42.0131 Required Notice for Persons Convicted of Misdemeanors Involving Family Violence
§ 42.014 Finding That Offense Was Committed Because of Bias or Prejudice
§ 42.015 Finding of Age of Victim
§ 42.016 Special Driver’s License or Identification Requirements for Certain Sex Offenders
§ 42.017 Finding Regarding Age-Based Offense
§ 42.0175 Finding Regarding Certain Health Care Professionals; Notification
§ 42.018 Notice Provided by Clerk of Court
§ 42.0181 Notice of Theft, Fraud, Money Laundering, or Insurance Fraud Provided by Clerk of Court
§ 42.0182 Findings Regarding Tax Fraud
§ 42.0183 Notice of Family Violence Offenses Provided by Clerk of Court
§ 42.019 Motor Fuel Theft
§ 42.0191 Finding Regarding Victims of Trafficking or Other Abuse
§ 42.0192 Finding Regarding Offense Related to Performance of Public Service
§ 42.0193 Finding Regarding Offense Related to Conduct of Certain Corrections Employees
§ 42.0194 Finding Regarding Felony Conviction
§ 42.0196 Finding Regarding Offense Related to Performance of Public Service
§ 42.0197 Finding Regarding Gang-Related Conduct
§ 42.0198 Finding Regarding Delay in Arrest of Defendant
§ 42.0199 Finding Regarding Diligent Participation Credit
§ 42.01991 Finding Regarding Agreement On Parole Eligibility for Certain Defendants
§ 42.02 Sentence
§ 42.023 Judge May Consider Alternative Sentencing
§ 42.025 Sentencing Hearing At Secondary School
§ 42.03 Pronouncing Sentence; Time; Credit for Time Spent in Jail Between Arrest and Sentence or Pending Appeal
§ 42.031 Work Release Program
§ 42.032 Good Conduct
§ 42.033 Sentence to Serve Time During Off-Work Hours
§ 42.034 County Jail Work Release Program
§ 42.035 Electronic Monitoring; House Arrest
§ 42.036 Community Service
§ 42.037 Restitution
§ 42.0371 Mandatory Restitution for Kidnapped or Abducted Children
§ 42.0372 Mandatory Restitution for Child Victims of Trafficking of Persons or Compelling Prostitution
§ 42.0373 Mandatory Restitution for Child Witness of Family Violence
§ 42.0375 Mandatory Restitution for Child of Victim of Intoxication Manslaughter
§ 42.038 Reimbursement for Confinement Expenses
§ 42.039 Completion of Sentence in Federal Custody
§ 42.04 Sentence When Appeal Is Taken
§ 42.05 If Court Is About to Adjourn
§ 42.07 Reasons to Prevent Sentence
§ 42.08 Cumulative or Concurrent Sentence
§ 42.09 Commencement of Sentence; Status During Appeal; Pen Packet
§ 42.10 Satisfaction of Judgment as in Misdemeanor Convictions
§ 42.111 Deferral of Proceedings in Cases Appealed to County Court
§ 42.122 [Adult Probation Officers of the 222Nd Judicial District; Salary and Allowances ]
§ 42.14 in Absence of Defendant
§ 42.141 Battering Intervention and Prevention Program
§ 42.15 Fines and Costs
§ 42.151 Fees for Abused Children’s Counseling
§ 42.152 Repayment of Reward
§ 42.16 On Other Judgment
§ 42.17 Transfer Under Treaty
§ 42.19 Interstate Corrections Compact
§ 42.20 Immunities
§ 42.21 Notice of Release of Family Violence Offenders
§ 42.22 Restitution Liens
§ 42.23 Notification of Court of Family Violence Conviction
§ 42.24 Prohibiting Contact With Victim
§ 42.25 Filing of Reporter Notes

Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 42 - Judgment and Sentence

  • Acquittal:
    1. Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
    2. A verdict of "not guilty."
     
  • Affidavit: means a statement in writing of a fact or facts signed by the party making it, sworn to before an officer authorized to administer oaths, and officially certified to by the officer under his seal of office. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Affirmed: In the practice of the appellate courts, the decree or order is declared valid and will stand as rendered in the lower court.
  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • 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.
  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Appraisal: A determination of property value.
  • Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
  • 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.
  • Bailiff: a court officer who enforces the rules of behavior in courtrooms.
  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Comptroller: means the state comptroller of public accounts. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Court reporter: A person who makes a word-for-word record of what is said in court and produces a transcript of the proceedings upon request.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Foreclosure: A legal process in which property that is collateral or security for a loan may be sold to help repay the loan when the loan is in default. Source: OCC
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • 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.
  • Lawsuit: A legal action started by a plaintiff against a defendant based on a complaint that the defendant failed to perform a legal duty, resulting in harm to the plaintiff.
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • 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.
  • Plea agreement: An arrangement between the prosecutor, the defense attorney, and the defendant in which the defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for special considerations. Source:
  • Population: means the population shown by the most recent federal decennial census. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Presentence report: A report prepared by a court's probation officer, after a person has been convicted of an offense, summarizing for the court the background information needed to determine the appropriate sentence. Source: U.S. Courts
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Probation officers: Screen applicants for pretrial release and monitor convicted offenders released under court supervision.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • 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).
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Swear: includes affirm. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • sworn: includes affirm or affirmed. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
  • Victim Impact Statement: A written or spoken statement by the victim or his or her representative about the physical, emotional, and financial impact of a crime on the victim. The statement is given to the court before sentencing.
  • Week: means seven consecutive days. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005