HB 2448
AN ACT relating to the waiver of a defendant's arraignment.
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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Fiscal Note
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What This Bill Does
Allows a criminal defendant's attorney to waive the arraignment process on behalf of their client without requiring the defendant's physical presence in court. The attorney can sign and submit a waiver, and the court clerk must accept it without mandating that the defendant appear in person. This change simplifies the criminal justice process by reducing unnecessary court appearances and providing more flexibility in legal proceedings.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the waiver of a defendant's arraignment. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Article 26.011, Code of Criminal Procedure, is Art. 26.011. WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT. (a) An attorney representing a defendant may present a waiver of arraignment, and the clerk of the court may not require the presence of the defendant as a condition of accepting the waiver. (b) An attorney representing a defendant may sign a waiver of arraignment on the defendant's behalf. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the waiver of a defendant's arraignment.
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