Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 8360 – Hudson Ranch Water District
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Subchapter A | General Provisions | 8360.001 – 8360.005 |
Subchapter B | Powers and Duties | 8360.101 |
Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 8360 - Hudson Ranch Water District
- 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.
- Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
- 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.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.