Texas Government Code 24.004 – Special Judge by Agreement of Parties
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Terms Used In Texas Government Code 24.004
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
If the parties agree on a special judge for the trial of a particular case, the clerk shall enter in the minutes of the court, as a part of the proceedings in the case, a record showing:
(1) that the judge of the court is disqualified to try the case;
(2) the name of the special judge and that the parties agreed on the selection of that judge for the trial of the case; and
(3) that the oath prescribed by law was administered to the special judge.