Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 44.46

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 44.46 - Reversal of Conviction On The Basis of Service On Jury By A Disqualified Juror

A conviction in a criminal case may be reversed on appeal on the ground that a juror in the case was absolutely disqualified from service under Article 35.19 of this code only if:

(1) the defendant raises the disqualification before the verdict is entered; or

(2) the disqualification was not discovered or brought to the attention of the trial court until after the verdict was entered and the defendant makes a showing of significant harm by the service of the disqualified juror.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 44.46

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 372, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1993.