Text of article effective on January 01, 2025
Art. 45A.154.  PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE BY DEFENDANT IN JAIL.  (a)  If a defendant who is detained in jail enters a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, the justice or judge may, after complying with Article 15.17 and advising the defendant of the defendant's right to trial by jury, as appropriate:
(1)  accept the defendant's plea;
(2)  assess a fine, determine costs, and accept payment of the fine and costs;
(3)  give the defendant credit for time served;
(4)  determine whether the defendant is indigent; or
(5)  discharge the defendant.
(b)  Notwithstanding Article 45A.201(a), following a plea of guilty or nolo contendere entered by a defendant detained in jail, a motion for new trial must be made not later than the 10th day after the imposition of judgment and sentence.  The justice or judge shall grant a motion for new trial made under this subsection.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001, eff. January 1, 2025.