Sec. 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 court or county criminal court. A person designated to serve as clerk of a justice court shall perform the statutory duties necessary for cases filed in a justice court.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 224, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials
Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges
Subchapter L. Criminal Law Hearing Officers in Certain Counties
Section 54.853. Qualifications
Section 54.856. Criminal Jurisdiction
Section 54.857. Mental Health Jurisdiction
Section 54.858. Duties and Powers