Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 20A.102 · Subchapter C. GRAND JURY ROOM; PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO BE PRESENT
PERSONS WHO MAY BE PRESENT IN GRAND JURY ROOM.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) While the grand jury is conducting proceedings, only the following persons may be present in the grand jury room:
(1) a grand juror;
(2) a bailiff;
(3) the attorney representing the state;
(4) a witness:
(A) while the witness is being examined; or
(B) when the witness's presence is necessary to assist the attorney representing the state in examining another witness or presenting evidence to the grand jury;
(5) an interpreter, if necessary;
(6) a stenographer or a person operating an electronic recording device, as provided by Article 20A.201; and
(7) a person operating a video teleconferencing system for use under Article 20A.259.
(b) While the grand jury is deliberating, only a grand juror may be present in the grand jury room.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.04, eff. January 1, 2021.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.20A.htm
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