Texas Government Code Chapter 54 > Subchapter HH – Brazoria County Criminal Magistrates
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| § 54.1851 | Appointment |
| § 54.1852 | Jurisdiction |
| § 54.1853 | Powers and Duties |
| § 54.1854 | Judicial Immunity |
| § 54.1855 | Witnesses |
Terms Used In Texas Government Code Chapter 54 > Subchapter HH - Brazoria County Criminal Magistrates
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- 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.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- 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.
- sworn: includes affirm or affirmed. See Texas Government Code 312.011