(b) If the judge who originally sentenced the defendant is deceased or disabled or the office is vacant, and if a motion is filed in accordance with Article 42A.202, the clerk of the court shall promptly forward a copy of the motion to the presiding judge of the administrative judicial district for that court. The presiding judge may deny the motion without holding a hearing or may appoint a judge to hold a hearing on the motion.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 770 (H.B. 2299), Sec. 1.01, eff. January 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure
Chapter 42A - Community Supervision
Subchapter E. Partial Execution of Sentence; Continuing Jurisdiction
Article 42A.201. Continuing Jurisdiction in Misdemeanor Cases
Article 42A.202. Continuing Jurisdiction in Felony Cases
Article 42A.203. Authority to Suspend Execution of Sentence in Felony Cases
Article 42A.204. Partial Execution of Sentence: Firearm Used or Exhibited