Texas Statutes
§ 19A.303 — BAILIFF'S VIOLATION OF DUTY.
Texas § 19A.303
JurisdictionTexas
Code CRCode of Criminal Procedure
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Bluebook
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure Code Ann. § 19A.303 (2026).
Text
Art. 19A.303. BAILIFF'S VIOLATION OF DUTY.
(a)A bailiff may not:
(1)take part in the discussions or deliberations of the grand jury; or
(2)be present when the grand jury is discussing or voting on a question.
(b)The grand jury shall report to the court any violation of duty by a bailiff. The court may punish the bailiff for the violation as for contempt.
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Legislative History
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173 ), Sec. 1.03, eff. January 1, 2021.
Nearby Sections
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§ 19A.001
DEFINITIONS.§ 19A.052
QUALIFIED PERSONS SUMMONED.§ 19A.054
FAILURE TO ATTEND.§ 19A.103
QUALIFIED GRAND JURORS ACCEPTED.§ 19A.104
PERSONAL INFORMATION CONFIDENTIAL.§ 19A.106
PERMANENT EXEMPTION FOR ELDERLY.§ 19A.151
ANY PERSON MAY CHALLENGE.§ 19A.152
CHALLENGE TO ARRAY.§ 19A.153
CHALLENGE TO GRAND JUROR.Cite This Page — Counsel Stack
Bluebook (online)
Texas § 19A.303, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/tx/CR/19A.303.