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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 81(R)

House Bill 1321

House Author:  Hughes

Effective:  9-1-09

Senate Sponsor:  Hegar

            House Bill 1321 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to require a jury in a criminal case to be discharged if, after the charge is read, no alternate juror is available to replace a juror who is prevented from serving due to illness or accident.