Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 20A.102

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

Section 20A.102 - Persons Who May Be Present In Grand Jury Room

(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.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 20A.102

Added by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. TBD,Sec. 1.04, eff. 1/1/2021.