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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - Article 45.001. Objectives Of Chapter

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Art. 45.001. OBJECTIVES OF CHAPTER. The purpose of this chapter is to establish procedures for processing cases that come within the criminal jurisdiction of the justice courts and municipal courts. This chapter is intended and shall be construed to achieve the following objectives: (1) to provide fair notice to a person appearing in a criminal proceeding before a justice or municipal court and a meaningful opportunity for that person to be heard; (2) to ensure appropriate dignity in court procedure without undue formalism; (3) to promote adherence to rules with sufficient flexibility to serve the ends of justice; and (4) to process cases without unnecessary expense or delay. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1545, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

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