Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 20A.102
This is the official text of Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 20A.102, part of Texas’s Code of Criminal Procedure — sets the procedural rules for criminal cases in Texas.
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§ 20A.102. PERSONS WHO MAY BE PRESENT IN GRAND JURY ROOM.
Official statutory text
(a) While the grand jury is conducting proceedings, only the following persons may be present in the grand jury room:
(1) a grand juror;
(2) a bailiff;
(3) the attorney representing the state;
(4) a witness:
(A) while the witness is being examined; or
(B) when the witness's presence is necessary to assist the attorney representing the state in examining another witness or presenting evidence to the grand jury;
(5) an interpreter, if necessary;
(6) a stenographer or a person operating an electronic recording device, as provided by Article 20A.201; and
(7) a person operating a video teleconferencing system for use under Article 20A.259.
(b) While the grand jury is deliberating, only a grand juror may be present in the grand jury room.
(1) a grand juror;
(2) a bailiff;
(3) the attorney representing the state;
(4) a witness:
(A) while the witness is being examined; or
(B) when the witness's presence is necessary to assist the attorney representing the state in examining another witness or presenting evidence to the grand jury;
(5) an interpreter, if necessary;
(6) a stenographer or a person operating an electronic recording device, as provided by Article 20A.201; and
(7) a person operating a video teleconferencing system for use under Article 20A.259.
(b) While the grand jury is deliberating, only a grand juror may be present in the grand jury room.
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