Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55A > Subchapter G – Expunction Order
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| § 55A.301 | Required Content |
| § 55A.302 | Retention of Certain Records After Expunction |
| § 55A.303 | Appeal |
Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55A > Subchapter G - Expunction Order
- Acquittal:
- Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
- A verdict of "not guilty."
- 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.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005