SUBCHAPTER D CRIMINAL LAW MAGISTRATES IN DALLAS COUNTY
- Texas Section 54.301 - Appointment
(a) Each judge of a district court of Dallas County that gives preference to criminal cases, each judge of a criminal district court of Dallas...
- Texas Section 54.302 - Qualifications
To be eligible for appointment as a magistrate, a person must: (1) be a resident of this state; and (2) have been licensed to practice...
- Texas Section 54.303 - Compensation
(a) A magistrate is entitled to the salary determined by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County. (b) The salary may not be less than the...
- Texas Section 54.304 - Judicial Immunity
A magistrate has the same judicial immunity as a district judge. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
- Texas Section 54.305 - Termination Of Services
(a) A magistrate who serves a single court serves at the will of the judge. (b) The services of a magistrate who serves more than...
- Texas Section 54.306 - Proceeding That May Be Referred
(a) A judge may refer to a magistrate any matter arising out of a criminal case involving: (1) a negotiated plea of guilty or nolo...
- Texas Section 54.307 - Order Of Referral
(a) To refer one or more cases to a magistrate, a judge must issue an order of referral specifying the magistrate's duties. (b) An order...
- Texas Section 54.308 - Powers
(a) Except as limited by an order of referral, a magistrate to whom a case is referred may: (1) conduct hearings; (2) hear evidence; (3)...
- Texas Section 54.309 - Court Reporter
At the request of a party in a felony case, the court shall provide a court reporter to record the proceedings before the magistrate. Acts...
- Texas Section 54.310 - Witness
(a) A witness who appears before a magistrate and is sworn is subject to the penalties for perjury provided by law. (b) A referring court...
- Texas Section 54.311 - Papers Transmitted To Judge
At the conclusion of the proceedings, a magistrate shall transmit to the referring court any papers relating to the case, including the magistrate's findings, conclusions,...
- Texas Section 54.312 - Judicial Action
(a) A referring court may modify, correct, reject, reverse, or recommit for further information any action taken by the magistrate. (b) If the court does...
SUBCHAPTER H CRIMINAL LAW MAGISTRATES IN TARRANT COUNTY
- Texas Section 54.313 - Costs Of Magistrate
The court shall determine if the nonprevailing party is able to defray the costs of the magistrate. If the court determines that the nonprevailing party...
- Texas Section 54.651 - Appointment
(a) The judges of the district courts of Tarrant County that give preference to criminal cases, the judges of the criminal district courts of Tarrant...
- Texas Section 54.652 - Qualifications
To be eligible for appointment as a magistrate, a person must: (1) be a resident of this state; and (2) have been licensed to practice...
- Texas Section 54.653 - Compensation
(a) A magistrate is entitled to the salary determined by the Commissioners Court of Tarrant County. (b) The salary may not be less than the...
- Texas Section 54.654 - Judicial Immunity
A magistrate has the same judicial immunity as a district judge. Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 81, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.
- Texas Section 54.655 - Termination Of Services
(a) A magistrate who serves a single court serves at the will of the judge. (b) The services of a magistrate who serves more than...
- Texas Section 54.656 - Proceeding That May Be Referred
(a) A judge may refer to a magistrate any criminal case for proceedings involving: (1) a negotiated plea of guilty before the court; (2) a...
- Texas Section 54.657 - Order Of Referral
(a) To refer one or more cases to a magistrate, a judge must issue an order of referral specifying the magistrate's duties. (b) An order...
- Texas Section 54.658 - Powers
Except as limited by an order of referral, a magistrate to whom a case is referred may: (1) conduct hearings; (2) hear evidence; (3) compel...
- Texas Section 54.659 - Court Reporter
At the request of a party in a felony case, the court shall provide a court reporter to record the proceedings before the magistrate. Added...
- Texas Section 54.660 - Witness
(a) A witness who appears before a magistrate and is sworn is subject to the penalties for perjury provided by law. (b) A referring court...
- Texas Section 54.661 - Papers Transmitted To Judge
At the conclusion of the proceedings, a magistrate shall transmit to the referring court any papers relating to the case, including the magistrate's findings, conclusions,...
- Texas Section 54.662 - Judicial Action
(a) A referring court may modify, correct, reject, reverse, or recommit for further information any action taken by the magistrate. (b) If the court does...
SUBCHAPTER J EL PASO CRIMINAL LAW MAGISTRATE COURT
- Texas Section 54.663 - Costs Of Magistrate
The court shall determine if the nonprevailing party is able to defray the costs of the magistrate. If the court determines that the nonprevailing party...
- Texas Section 54.731 - Short Title
This subchapter may be cited as the El Paso Criminal Law Magistrates Act. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 8.32(a), eff. Aug....
- Texas Section 54.732 - Creation
The El Paso Criminal Law Magistrate Court is a court having the jurisdiction provided by this subchapter over offenses allegedly committed in El Paso County....
- Texas Section 54.733 - Jurisdiction
(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the criminal law magistrate court has the criminal jurisdiction provided by the constitution and laws of this state...
- Texas Section 54.734 - Term Of Court
The criminal law magistrate court has two terms of court beginning on the first Mondays in January and July. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg.,...
- Texas Section 54.735 - Powers And Duties
(a) The criminal law magistrate court or a judge of the criminal law magistrate court may issue writs of injunction and all other writs necessary...
- Texas Section 54.736 - Council Of Judges
(a) The El Paso Council of Judges is composed of the judges of the district courts of El Paso County and the judges of the...
- Texas Section 54.737 - Administrative Rules
(a) The El Paso Council of Judges by majority vote shall include in the local rules of administration adopted as provided by Subchapter D, Chapter...
- Texas Section 54.738 - Transfer And Assignment Of Cases
(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) or local administrative rules, the local administrative judge or a judge of the criminal law magistrate court may...
- Texas Section 54.739 - Order Of Assignment
(a) Cases may be assigned by local administrative rules, by a blanket written order, or on a case-by-case basis. Each district court and county court...
- Texas Section 54.740 - Effect Of Transfer
When a case is transferred from one court to another as provided by this subchapter, all processes, writs, bonds, recognizances, or other obligations issued from...
- Texas Section 54.741 - Forfeitures
Bail bonds and personal bonds may be forfeited by the criminal law magistrate court in the manner provided by Chapter 22, Code of Criminal Procedure,...
- Texas Section 54.742 - Costs
(a) When the district clerk is the clerk under this subchapter, the district clerk shall charge the same court costs for cases filed, transferred to,...
- Texas Section 54.743 - Objection To Judge
(a) If after indictment, the defendant or the state files a timely objection to the assignment of a first-degree felony to the criminal law magistrate...
- Texas Section 54.744 - Judges On El Paso Council Of Judges
Unless the local rules of administration provide otherwise, the judges on the El Paso Council of Judges and the judges on the criminal law magistrate...
- Texas Section 54.745 - Pretrial Diversion
(a) As a condition for a defendant to enter any pretrial diversion program, including a behavioral modification program, a health care program, a specialty court...
- Texas Section 54.746 - Jurisdiction Of Judges On El Paso Council Of Judges
(a) In addition to jurisdiction conferred by other law, each district court and county court at law in El Paso County has the same jurisdiction...
- Texas Section 54.747 - Judge
(a) The criminal law magistrate court is presided over by one or more judges appointed by a two-thirds vote of all the district court and...
- Texas Section 54.748 - Oath Of Office
The judges of the criminal law magistrate court must take the constitutional oath of office prescribed for appointed officers. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg.,...
- Texas Section 54.749 - Judicial Immunity
The judges of the criminal law magistrate court and the judges of the county courts at law have the same judicial immunity as a district...
- Texas Section 54.750 - Exchange Of Benches
(a) The judges of the criminal law magistrate court may exchange benches and may sit and act for each other in any proceeding pending in...
- Texas Section 54.751 - Special Judge
(a) If a full-time compensated judge of the criminal law magistrate court is absent or is from any cause disabled or disqualified from presiding, a...
- Texas Section 54.753 - Clerk
(a) The district clerk serves as clerk of the criminal law magistrate court, except that: (1) after a Class A or Class B misdemeanor information...
- Texas Section 54.754 - Sheriff
(a) The county sheriff, either in person or by deputy, shall attend the criminal law magistrate court as required by a judge of that court....
- Texas Section 54.755 - Court Reporter
Each judge of the criminal law magistrate court shall appoint an official shorthand reporter to serve that judge. Those official shorthand reporters must be well...
- Texas Section 54.756 - Family Law Master
(a) An El Paso family law master may be appointed as a judge of the criminal law magistrate court and continue as a family law...
- Texas Section 54.757 - Judge Of Criminal Law Magistrate Court
(a) A judge of the criminal law magistrate court may be appointed as a family law master and continue as a judge of the criminal...
- Texas Section 54.758 - Magistrates May Be Appointed
(a) Any magistrate in El Paso County may be appointed as a judge of the criminal law magistrate court or as a family law master,...
- Texas Section 54.759 - Location Of Court
(a) The criminal law magistrate court may be held at one or more locations provided by the local administrative rules or ordered by the local...
- Texas Section 54.760 - Court Seal
The seal of the criminal law magistrate court shall be the same as that provided by law for county courts, except that the seal must...
- Texas Section 54.761 - Inactive Court
(a) If in the opinion of a majority of the judges of the El Paso Council of Judges the criminal law magistrate court should not...
- Texas Section 54.762 - Jurisdiction Not Diminished
This subchapter does not diminish the jurisdiction granted by the constitution and laws of this state to any court named in this subchapter. Added by...
SUBCHAPTER K JUVENILE COURT MASTERS IN HARRIS COUNTY
- Texas Section 54.763 - Transfer Under Code Of Criminal Procedure
This subchapter does not prevent a district court from transferring misdemeanor indictments to an inferior court as provided by Chapter 21, Code of Criminal Procedure,...
- Texas Section 54.801 - Appointment
(a) A majority of the judges of the courts that are designated as juvenile courts in Harris County may determine that one or more full-time...
- Texas Section 54.802 - Qualifications
A master must: (1) be a citizen and resident of this state; and (2) have been licensed to practice law in this state for at...
- Texas Section 54.803 - Order Of Appointment
The order appointing a master must be entered in the minutes of each court making the order and state: (1) the master's name and state...
- Texas Section 54.804 - Compensation
The commissioners court shall set the compensation for masters and determine the total amount the county will pay as compensation for masters. Added by Acts...
- Texas Section 54.805 - Judicial Immunity
A master appointed under this subchapter has the same judicial immunity as a district judge. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 8.33(a),...
- Texas Section 54.806 - Termination Of Employment
(a) A master who serves a single court serves at the will of the judge of that court. (b) The employment of a master who...
- Texas Section 54.807 - Withdrawal Of Appointment For A Particular Court
The judge of a court for which a master has been appointed may withdraw the master's appointment to that court by written order. The order...
- Texas Section 54.808 - Cases That May Be Referred
A judge may refer to a master any civil case or portion of a civil case brought: (1) under Title 1, 2, 3, 4, or...
- Texas Section 54.809 - Method Of Referral
A case may be referred as prescribed by published local rules or by written orders. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 8.33(a),...
- Texas Section 54.810 - Powers
(a) An order of referral may limit the use or power of a master. (b) Unless limited by published local rule, by written order, or...
- Texas Section 54.811 - Effect On Temporary Restraining Order
(a) The referral of a case or a portion of a case to a master does not affect a party's right to have a court...
- Texas Section 54.812 - Jury
(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), if a jury trial is demanded in a case referred to a master, the master shall refer the...
- Texas Section 54.813 - Court Reporter
(a) A court reporter must be provided during a hearing conducted by a master. (b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), a referring judge may require a reporter...
- Texas Section 54.814 - Failure To Comply With Summons Or Order
If an attorney, party, witness, or any other person fails to comply with a summons or order, the master may certify that failure in writing...
- Texas Section 54.815 - Witnesses
(a) A witness appearing before a master is subject to the penalties of perjury as provided by Chapter 37, Penal Code. (b) A witness referred...
- Texas Section 54.816 - Return To Referring Court; Findings
After a hearing is concluded, the master shall send to the referring judge all papers relating to the case and the written findings of the...
- Texas Section 54.817 - Court Action On Report
(a) After the court receives the master's report, the court may adopt, modify, correct, reject, or reverse the master's report or may recommit it for...
- Texas Section 54.818 - Decree Or Judgment
The finding and recommendations become the decree or judgment of the court when adopted and approved by an order of the judge. Added by Acts...
- Texas Section 54.819 - Masters In Chancery
This subchapter does not prohibit a court from appointing a master in chancery as provided by Rule 171, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. Added by...
SUBCHAPTER L CRIMINAL LAW HEARING OFFICERS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
- Texas Section 54.820 - Referees
(a) A master appointed under this subchapter may serve as a referee as provided by Subsection (g) of Section 51.04 and Section 54.10, Family Code....
- Texas Section 54.851 - Application
This subchapter applies only to counties with a population of 3.3 million or more. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 224, Sec. 1, eff....
- Texas Section 54.852 - Appointment
(a) A board composed of three judges of the district courts of Harris County trying criminal cases, three judges of the county criminal courts at...
- Texas Section 54.853 - Qualifications
To be eligible for appointment as a criminal law hearing officer under this subchapter, a person must: (1) be a resident of this state and...
- Texas Section 54.854 - Compensation
(a) Each criminal law hearing officer is entitled to a salary in the amount set by the commissioners court. (b) The salary may not be...
- Texas Section 54.855 - Oath
A criminal law hearing officer must take the constitutional oath of office required of appointed officers of this state. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg.,...
- Texas Section 54.856 - Criminal Jurisdiction
(a) A criminal law hearing officer appointed under this subchapter has limited concurrent jurisdiction over criminal cases filed in the district courts and county criminal...
- Texas Section 54.857 - Mental Health Jurisdiction
The judges appointing a criminal law hearing officer may authorize the criminal law hearing officer to serve the statutory probate courts of Harris County as...
- Texas Section 54.858 - Duties And Powers
(a) A criminal law hearing officer shall inform the person arrested, in clear language, of the accusation against the person and of any affidavit filed...
- Texas Section 54.859 - Judicial Immunity
A criminal law hearing officer has the same judicial immunity as a district judge, statutory county court judge, and justice of the peace. Added by...
- Texas Section 54.860 - Sheriff
On request of a criminal law hearing officer appointed under this subchapter, the sheriff, in person or by deputy, shall assist the criminal law hearing...
SUBCHAPTER M MAGISTRATES IN LUBBOCK COUNTY
- Texas Section 54.861 - Clerk
The district clerk shall perform the statutory duties necessary for the criminal law hearing officers appointed under this subchapter in cases filed in a district...
- Texas Section 54.871 - Appointment
(a) The judges of the district courts of Lubbock County, with the consent and approval of the Commissioners Court of Lubbock County, shall jointly appoint...
- Texas Section 54.872 - Qualifications
To be eligible for appointment as a magistrate, a person must: (1) be a resident of this state; and (2) have been licensed to practice...
- Texas Section 54.873 - Compensation
(a) A magistrate is entitled to the salary determined by the Commissioners Court of Lubbock County. (b) The salary may not be less than the...
- Texas Section 54.874 - Judicial Immunity
A magistrate has the same judicial immunity as a district judge. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 25, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.
- Texas Section 54.875 - Termination Of Services
(a) A magistrate who serves a single court serves at the will of the judge. (b) The services of a magistrate who serves more than...
- Texas Section 54.876 - Proceeding That May Be Referred
(a) A district judge or a county court at law judge may refer to a magistrate any criminal case for proceedings involving: (1) a negotiated...
- Texas Section 54.877 - Order Of Referral
(a) To refer one or more cases to a magistrate, a judge must issue an order of referral specifying the magistrate's duties. (b) An order...
- Texas Section 54.878 - Powers
(a) Except as limited by an order of referral, a magistrate to whom a case is referred may: (1) conduct hearings; (2) hear evidence; (3)...
- Texas Section 54.879 - Court Reporter
At the request of a party, the court shall provide a court reporter to record the proceedings before the magistrate. Added by Acts 1989, 71st...
- Texas Section 54.880 - Witness
(a) A witness who appears before a magistrate and is sworn is subject to the penalties for perjury provided by law. (b) A referring court...
- Texas Section 54.881 - Papers Transmitted To Judge
At the conclusion of the proceedings, a magistrate shall transmit to the referring court any papers relating to the case, including the magistrate's findings, conclusions,...
- Texas Section 54.882 - Judicial Action
(a) A referring court may modify, correct, reject, reverse, or recommit for further information any action taken by the magistrate. (b) If the court does...
- Texas Section 54.883 - Costs Of Magistrate
The court shall determine if the nonprevailing party is able to defray the costs of the magistrate. If the court determines that the nonprevailing party...
- Texas Section 54.884 - Magistrates
(a) If a magistrate appointed under this subchapter is absent or unable to serve, the judge referring the case may appoint another magistrate to serve...
SUBCHAPTER N CRIMINAL LAW MAGISTRATES IN BEXAR COUNTY
- Texas Section 54.885 - Clerk
The clerk of a district court or county court at law that refers a proceeding to a magistrate under this subchapter shall perform the statutory...
- Texas Section 54.901 - Appointment
(a) The judges of the district courts of Bexar County that give preference to criminal cases, with the consent and approval of the Commissioners Court...
- Texas Section 54.902 - Qualifications
To be eligible for appointment as a magistrate, a person must: (1) be a resident of this state; and (2) have been licensed to practice...
- Texas Section 54.903 - Compensation
(a) A magistrate is entitled to the salary determined by the Commissioners Court of Bexar County. (b) The magistrate's salary is paid from the county...
- Texas Section 54.904 - Judicial Immunity
A magistrate has the same judicial immunity as a district judge. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1068, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.
- Texas Section 54.905 - Termination Of Services
(a) A magistrate who serves a single court serves at the will of the judge. (b) The services of a magistrate who serves more than...
- Texas Section 54.906 - Proceeding That May Be Referred
(a) A judge may refer to a magistrate any criminal case for proceedings involving: (1) a bond forfeiture; (2) a pretrial motion; (3) a postconviction...
- Texas Section 54.907 - Order Of Referral
(a) To refer one or more cases to a magistrate, a judge must issue an order of referral specifying the magistrate's duties. The judge may...
- Texas Section 54.908 - Powers
(a) Except as limited by an order of referral, a magistrate to whom a case is referred may: (1) conduct hearings; (2) hear evidence; (3)...
- Texas Section 54.909 - Court Reporter
At the request of a party, the court shall provide a court reporter to record the proceedings before the magistrate. Added by Acts 1989, 71st...
- Texas Section 54.910 - Witness
(a) A witness who appears before a magistrate and is sworn is subject to the penalties for perjury provided by law. (b) A referring court...
- Texas Section 54.911 - Papers Transmitted To Judge
At the conclusion of the proceedings, a magistrate shall transmit to the referring court any papers relating to the case, including the magistrate's findings, conclusions,...
- Texas Section 54.912 - Judicial Action
(a) A referring court may modify, correct, reject, reverse, or recommit for further information any action taken by the magistrate. (b) If the court does...
SUBCHAPTER Q CRIMINAL LAW MAGISTRATES IN TRAVIS COUNTY
- Texas Section 54.913 - Costs Of Magistrate
The court shall determine if the nonprevailing party is able to defray the costs of the magistrate. If the court determines that the nonprevailing party...
- Texas Section 54.970 - Application
This subchapter applies to the district courts and the county courts at law that give preference to criminal cases in Travis County. Added by Acts...
- Texas Section 54.971 - Appointment
(a) The Commissioners Court of Travis County shall set the number of magistrates needed to perform the duties authorized by this subchapter. (b) The judges...
- Texas Section 54.972 - Qualifications
A magistrate must: (1) be a resident of this state and of Travis County; and (2) have been licensed to practice law in this state...
- Texas Section 54.973 - Compensation
(a) A magistrate is entitled to the salary determined by the Commissioners Court of Travis County. (b) The salary may not be less than the...
- Texas Section 54.974 - Judicial Immunity
A magistrate has the same judicial immunity as a district judge or a judge of a county court at law, as applicable. Added by Acts...
- Texas Section 54.975 - Termination Of Services
(a) A magistrate who serves a single court serves at the will of the judge. (b) The services of a magistrate who serves more than...
- Texas Section 54.976 - Proceedings That May Be Referred
(a) A judge may refer to a magistrate any criminal case or matter relating to a criminal case for proceedings involving: (1) a negotiated plea...
- Texas Section 54.977 - Order Of Referral
(a) To refer one or more cases or matters to a magistrate, a judge must issue an order of referral specifying the magistrate's duties. (b)...
- Texas Section 54.978 - Powers
(a) Except as limited by an order of referral, a magistrate to whom a case or matter related to a criminal case is referred may:...
- Texas Section 54.979 - Record Of Proceedings
At the request of a party the court shall provide that the proceedings before the magistrate be recorded. Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch....
- Texas Section 54.980 - Witness
(a) A witness who appears before a magistrate and is sworn is subject to the penalties for perjury provided by law. (b) A referring court...
- Texas Section 54.981 - Papers Transmitted To The Judge
(a) At the conclusion of the proceedings, a magistrate shall transmit to the referring court any papers relating to the case, including the magistrate's findings,...
- Texas Section 54.982 - Judicial Action
(a) A referring court may modify, correct, reject, reverse, or recommit for further information any action taken by the magistrate. (b) If the court does...
- Texas Section 54.983 - Costs Of Magistrate
The court shall determine if the nonprevailing party is able to defray the costs of the magistrate. If the court determines that the nonprevailing party...
SUBCHAPTER R CRIMINAL LAW MAGISTRATES IN WEBB COUNTY
- Texas Section 54.984 - Criminal Law Magistrates
(a) If a criminal law magistrate appointed under this subchapter is absent or unable to serve, the judge referring the case may appoint another criminal...
- Texas Section 54.991 - Appointment
(a) The judges of the district courts in Webb County shall jointly appoint the number of criminal law magistrates set by the commissioners court. (b)...
- Texas Section 54.992 - Qualifications
A magistrate must be a resident of this state and Webb County. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 577, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30,
- Texas Section 54.993 - Compensation
A magistrate is entitled to the salary determined by the commissioners court. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 577, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30,
- Texas Section 54.994 - Judicial Immunity
A magistrate has the same judicial immunity as a district judge. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 577, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.
- Texas Section 54.995 - Order Of Referral
(a) To refer one or more criminal cases to a magistrate, a judge must issue an order specifying the magistrate's duties. (b) An order of...
- Texas Section 54.996 - Powers
(a) A judge may refer to a magistrate any criminal case for proceedings involving: (1) issuance of search warrants; (2) setting of bonds; (3) arraignment...
- Texas Section 54.997 - Return To Referring Court; Findings
After a hearing is concluded, the magistrate shall send to the referring court any papers related to the case, including the magistrate's findings, conclusions, orders,...
SUBCHAPTER W MAGISTRATES IN CERTAIN COUNTY COURTS
- Texas Section 54.998 - Judicial Action
(a) A referring court may modify, correct, reject, reverse, or recommit for further information any action taken by the magistrate. (b) If the court does...
- Texas Section 54.1171 - Application Of Subchapter
This subchapter applies to a constitutional county court in a county with a population of 1.75 million or more. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg.,...
- Texas Section 54.1172 - Appointment
(a) The county judge may appoint one or more part-time or full-time magistrates to hear a matter alleging a violation of Section 25.093, Education Code,...
- Texas Section 54.1173 - Qualifications
A magistrate must: (1) be a citizen of this state; (2) be at least 25 years of age; and (3) have been licensed to practice...
- Texas Section 54.1174 - Compensation
A magistrate is entitled to the compensation set by the commissioners court. The compensation shall be paid from the general fund of the county. Added...
- Texas Section 54.1175 - Powers
Except as limited by an order of the county judge, a magistrate appointed under this subchapter may: (1) conduct hearings and trials, including jury trials;...
- Texas Section 54.1176 - Papers Transmitted To Judge
(a) At the conclusion of a hearing, the magistrate shall transmit to the judge any papers relating to the case, including: (1) the magistrate's findings...
SUBCHAPTER Y MAGISTRATES IN COMAL COUNTY
- Texas Section 54.1177 - Judicial Immunity
A magistrate appointed under this subchapter has the same judicial immunity as a district judge. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 187 (S.B....
- Texas Section 54.1231 - Authorization; Appointment; Elimination
(a) The Commissioners Court of Comal County may authorize the judges of the district and statutory county courts in Comal County to appoint one or...
- Texas Section 54.1232 - Qualifications; Oath Of Office
(a) To be eligible for appointment as a magistrate, a person must: (1) be a citizen of the United States; (2) have resided in Comal...
- Texas Section 54.1233 - Compensation
(a) A magistrate is entitled to the salary determined by the Commissioners Court of Comal County. (b) A full-time magistrate's salary may not be less...
- Texas Section 54.1234 - Judicial Immunity
A magistrate has the same judicial immunity as a district judge. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 42, Sec. 1, eff. May 15, 2003....
- Texas Section 54.1235 - Termination Of Employment
(a) A magistrate may be terminated by a majority vote of all the judges of the district and statutory county courts of Comal County. (b)...
- Texas Section 54.1236 - Jurisdiction; Responsibility; Powers
(a) The judges of the district or statutory county courts shall establish standing orders to be followed by a magistrate or parties appearing before a...
SUBCHAPTER BB CRIMINAL LAW HEARING OFFICERS IN CAMERON COUNTY
- Texas Section 54.1237 - Personnel, Equipment, And Office Space
The Commissioners Court of Comal County shall provide: (1) personnel for the legal or clerical functions necessary to perform the magistrate's duties authorized by this...
- Texas Section 54.1351 - Application Of Subchapter
This subchapter applies to Cameron County. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 767 (H.B. 3485), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
- Texas Section 54.1352 - Appointment
(a) A majority of the members of a board composed of the judges of the district courts and statutory county courts of Cameron County may...
- Texas Section 54.1353 - Qualifications
To be eligible for appointment as a criminal law hearing officer under this subchapter, a person must: (1) be a resident of Cameron County; (2)...
- Texas Section 54.1354 - Compensation
(a) A criminal law hearing officer is entitled to a salary in the amount set by the commissioners court. (b) The salary is paid from...
- Texas Section 54.1355 - Oath
A criminal law hearing officer must take the constitutional oath of office required of appointed officers of this state. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg.,...
- Texas Section 54.1356 - Criminal Jurisdiction
(a) A criminal law hearing officer appointed under this subchapter has limited concurrent jurisdiction over criminal cases filed in the district courts, statutory county courts,...
- Texas Section 54.1357 - Mental Health Jurisdiction
The judges of the statutory county courts of Cameron County may authorize a criminal law hearing officer to serve the probate courts of Cameron County...
- Texas Section 54.1358 - Duties And Powers
(a) A criminal law hearing officer shall inform a person arrested of the warnings described by Article 15.17, Code of Criminal Procedure. (b) A criminal...
- Texas Section 54.1359 - Judicial Immunity
A criminal law hearing officer has the same judicial immunity as a district judge, statutory county court judge, and justice of the peace. Added by...
- Texas Section 54.1360 - Sheriff
On request of a criminal law hearing officer appointed under this subchapter, the sheriff, in person or by deputy, shall assist the criminal law hearing...
- Texas Section 54.1361 - Clerk
The district clerk shall perform the statutory duties necessary for the criminal law hearing officers appointed under this subchapter in cases filed in a district...
SUBCHAPTER DD BURNET COUNTY CRIMINAL MAGISTRATES
- Texas Section 54.1362 - Proceedings That May Be Referred
A district judge or a county court at law judge may refer to a criminal law hearing officer any criminal case for proceedings involving: (1)...
- Texas Section 54.1501 - Appointment
(a) The Commissioners Court of Burnet County may select magistrates to serve the courts of Burnet County having jurisdiction in criminal matters. (b) The commissioners...
- Texas Section 54.1502 - Jurisdiction
Sec. 54.1502. JURISDICTION.A magistrate has concurrent criminal jurisdiction with the judges of the justice of the peace courts of Burnet County. Added by Acts 2011,...
- Texas Section 54.1503 - Powers And Duties
(a) The Commissioners Court of Burnet County shall establish the powers and duties of a magistrate appointed under this subchapter. Except as otherwise provided by...
- Texas Section 54.1504 - Judicial Immunity
A magistrate has the same judicial immunity as a district judge. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 863 (H.B. 3844), Sec. 1, eff....
SUBCHAPTER GG MAGISTRATES FOR DRUG COURT PROGRAMS
- Texas Section 54.1505 - Witnesses
(a) A witness who is sworn and who appears before a magistrate is subject to the penalties for perjury and aggravated perjury provided by law....
- Texas Section 54.1801 - Definition
In this subchapter, "drug court" or "drug court program" has the meaning assigned by Section 123.001. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 625...
- Texas Section 54.1802 - Applicability Of Subchapter
This subchapter applies to each district court and statutory county court with criminal jurisdiction in this state. If a provision of this subchapter conflicts with...
- Texas Section 54.1803 - Appointment
(a) The judges of the district courts of a county hearing criminal cases and the judges of the statutory county courts with criminal jurisdiction in...
- Texas Section 54.1804 - Qualifications
A magistrate must: (1) be a resident of this state and of the county in which the magistrate is appointed to serve under this subchapter;...
- Texas Section 54.1805 - Compensation
A magistrate is entitled to the salary determined by the county commissioners court. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 625 (H.B. 530), Sec....
- Texas Section 54.1806 - Judicial Immunity
A magistrate has the same judicial immunity as a judge of a district court or statutory county court appointing the magistrate. Added by Acts 2007,...
- Texas Section 54.1807 - Proceedings That May Be Referred
(a) A district judge or judge of a statutory county court with criminal jurisdiction may refer to a magistrate a criminal case for drug court...
- Texas Section 54.1808 - Order Of Referral
(a) To refer one or more cases to a drug court magistrate, a district judge or judge of a statutory county court with criminal jurisdiction...
SUBCHAPTER HH BRAZORIA COUNTY CRIMINAL MAGISTRATES
- Texas Section 54.1809 - Powers
Except as limited by an order of referral, a magistrate to whom a drug court case is referred may perform any act and take any...
- Texas Section 54.1851 - Appointment
(a) The Commissioners Court of Brazoria County may select magistrates to serve the courts of Brazoria County having jurisdiction in criminal matters. (b) The commissioners...
- Texas Section 54.1852 - Jurisdiction
A magistrate has concurrent criminal jurisdiction with the judges of the justice of the peace courts of Brazoria County. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg.,...
- Texas Section 54.1853 - Powers And Duties
(a) The Commissioners Court of Brazoria County shall establish the powers and duties of a magistrate appointed under this subchapter. Except as otherwise provided by...
- Texas Section 54.1854 - Judicial Immunity
A magistrate has the same judicial immunity as a district judge. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 646 (H.B. 1750), Sec. 1, eff....
SUBCHAPTER JJ MAGISTRATES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
- Texas Section 54.1855 - Witnesses
(a) A witness who is sworn and who appears before a magistrate is subject to the penalties for perjury and aggravated perjury provided by law....
- Texas Section 54.1951 - Application Of Subchapter
This subchapter applies to a constitutional county court in a county that: (1) has a population of more than 585,000; and (2) is contiguous to...
- Texas Section 54.1952 - Appointment
(a) The county judge may appoint one or more part-time or full-time magistrates to hear a matter alleging a violation of Section 25.093, Education Code,...
- Texas Section 54.1953 - Qualifications
A magistrate must: (1) be a citizen of this state; (2) have resided in the county for at least six months before the date of...
- Texas Section 54.1954 - Compensation
A magistrate is entitled to the compensation set by the commissioners court. The compensation shall be paid from the general fund of the county. Added...
- Texas Section 54.1955 - Powers
(a) Except as limited by an order of the county judge, a magistrate appointed under this subchapter may: (1) conduct hearings; (2) hear evidence; (3)...
- Texas Section 54.1956 - Not Guilty Plea Entered Or Denial Of Alleged Conduct
(a) On entry of a not guilty plea for a violation of Section 25.093, Education Code, the magistrate shall refer the case back to the...
SUBCHAPTER KK MAGISTRATES IN GUADALUPE COUNTY
- Texas Section 54.1957 - Papers Transmitted To Judge
(a) At the conclusion of a hearing, the magistrate shall transmit to the judge any papers relating to the case, including: (1) the magistrate's findings...
- Texas Section 54.2001 - Authorization; Appointment; Elimination
(a) The Commissioners Court of Guadalupe County may authorize the judges of the district and statutory county courts in Guadalupe County to appoint one or...
- Texas Section 54.2002 - Qualifications; Oath Of Office
(a) To be eligible for appointment as a magistrate, a person must: (1) be a citizen of the United States; (2) have resided in Guadalupe...
- Texas Section 54.2003 - Compensation
(a) A magistrate is entitled to the salary determined by the Commissioners Court of Guadalupe County. (b) A full-time magistrate's salary may not be less...
- Texas Section 54.2004 - Judicial Immunity
A magistrate has the same judicial immunity as a district judge. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1059 (H.B. 3153), Sec. 3.01, eff....
- Texas Section 54.2005 - Termination Of Employment
(a) A magistrate may be terminated by a majority vote of all the judges of the district and statutory county courts of Guadalupe County. (b)...
- Texas Section 54.2006 - Jurisdiction; Responsibility; Powers
(a) The judges of the district or statutory county courts shall establish standing orders to be followed by a magistrate or parties appearing before a...
- Texas Section 54.2007 - Personnel, Equipment, And Office Space
The Commissioners Court of Guadalupe County shall provide: (1) personnel for the legal or clerical functions necessary to perform the magistrate's duties authorized by this...