Texas § 45A.154 PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE BY DEFENDANT IN JAIL.

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§ 45A.154 — PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE BY DEFENDANT IN JAIL.

Texas § 45A.154

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Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure Code Ann. § 45A.154 (2026).

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Art. 45A.154. PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE BY DEFENDANT IN JAIL.

(a)If a defendant who is detained in jail enters a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, the justice or judge may, after complying with Article 15.17 and advising the defendant of the defendant's right to trial by jury, as appropriate:

(1)accept the defendant's plea;

(2)assess a fine, determine costs, and accept payment of the fine and costs;

(3)give the defendant credit for time served;

(4)determine whether the defendant is indigent; or

(5)discharge the defendant.

(b)Notwithstanding Article 45A.201 (a), following a plea of guilty or nolo contendere entered by a defendant detained in jail, a motion for new trial must be made not later than the 10th day after the imposition of judgment and sentence. The justice or jud

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Art. 45A.154. PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE BY DEFENDANT IN JAIL. (a) If a defendant who is detained in jail enters a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, the justice or judge may, after complying with Article 15.17 and advising the defendant of the defendant's right to trial by jury, as appropriate:
(1) accept the defendant's plea;
(2) assess a fine, determine costs, and accept payment of the fine and costs;
(3) give the defendant credit for time served;
(4) determine whether the defendant is indigent; or
(5) discharge the defendant.
(b) Notwithstanding Article 45A.201 (a), following a plea of guilty or nolo contendere entered by a defendant detained in jail, a motion for new trial must be made not later than the 10th day after the imposition of judgment and sentence. The justice or judge shall grant a motion for new trial made under this subsection.