Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - Article 31.09. Change Of Venue; Use Of Existing Services

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Art. 31.09. CHANGE OF VENUE;  USE OF EXISTING SERVICES.  (a) 
If a change of venue in a criminal case is ordered under this 
chapter, the judge ordering the change of venue may, with the 
written consent of the prosecuting attorney, the defense attorney, 
and the defendant, maintain the original case number on its own 
docket, preside over the case, and use the services of the court 
reporter, the court coordinator, and the clerk of the court of 
original venue.  The court shall use the courtroom facilities and 
any other services or facilities of the district or county to which 
venue is changed.  A jury, if required, must consist of residents of 
the district or county to which venue is changed.
	(b)  Notwithstanding Article 31.05, the clerk of the court of 
original venue shall:
	(1)  maintain the original papers of the case, including the 
defendant's bail bond or personal bond;
	(2)  make the papers available for trial;  and                                 
	(3)  act as the clerk in the case.                                             

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 651, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.           

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