§ 16-85-516. Indictment of grand juror
Any grand juror may be indicted by the grand jury of which he or she is a member, but when any complaint shall be lodged against a grand juror, the foreman shall inform the prosecuting attorney of the charge. If, on examination, there are grounds for proceedings against the juror, the foreman shall inform the […]
§ 16-85-517. Special grand jury
(a) At any time a grand jury is not in session, the court, in its discretion, by order entered of record, may impanel a special grand jury. (b) When impaneled, the special grand jury shall have all the powers and proceed in all respects as provided by law for the conduct of regular grand juries.
§ 16-85-518. Experts — Expenses
Grand juries may employ experts and other professionals to assist in the grand jury investigations if, prior to the employment, the quorum court and county judge approve the employment. In that case, all expenses resulting from the employment shall be paid by the county.
§ 16-85-601. Definition
As used in this code, unless the context otherwise requires, the “process on an indictment” consists of the writs for arresting or summoning the defendant to appear and answer the indictment.
§ 16-85-602. Order of court upon indictment
Upon an indictment’s being found, if the defendant is not in custody or on bail the court shall forthwith make an order for process to be issued on the indictment, designating whether it shall be for arresting or summoning the defendant.
§ 16-85-603. Arrest — Issuance
(a) The process of arrest shall be issued by the clerk upon the order of the court and may be reissued from time to time by order of the prosecuting attorney. (b) The process of arrest on an indictment shall be a bench warrant. (c) A bench warrant may be substantially in the following form: […]
§ 16-85-606. Issuance of bench warrant discretionary
(a) The court may, at its discretion, order a bench warrant to be issued on any indictment. (b) However, where the punishment is limited to a fine of one hundred dollars ($100) or less, a bench warrant shall not be issued unless the court is satisfied that there is reason to believe the defendant will […]
§ 16-85-701. Definition
As used in this code, unless the context otherwise requires, an arraignment is the reading of the indictment to the defendant and the asking of him or her if he or she pleads guilty or not guilty to the indictment.
§ 16-85-702. Arraignment for felonies and misdemeanors — Exception
The arraignment shall only be made in indictments for felonies and misdemeanors and may be dispensed with by the court, with the defendant’s consent.
§ 16-85-706. Motion to set aside indictment
(a) The motion to set aside the indictment can only be made on the following grounds: (1) A substantial error in the summoning or formation of the grand jury; (2) That some person other than the grand jurors was present before the grand jury when they finally acted upon the indictment; and (3) That the […]