Procedimientos para Declaraciones de Culpabilidad en la Corte

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001, eff. January 1, 2025. Text of article effective on January 1, 2025 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. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001, eff. January 1, 2025. Statute text rendered on: 9/1/2024 - 1069 - CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE Text of article effective on January 1, 2025 Art. 45A.155. JURY WAIVER. (a) A defendant may waive a trial by jury in writing. (b) If a defendant waives a trial by jury, the justice or judge shall hear and determine the case without a jury. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001, eff. January 1, 2025. Tex