Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Article 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 (Absolute Disqualification) 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.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 372, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.

Source: Article 44.46 — Reversal of Conviction on the Basis of Service on Jury by a Disqualified Juror, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.­44.­htm#44.­46 (accessed Apr. 20, 2024).

Accessed:
Apr. 20, 2024

Art. 44.46’s source at texas​.gov