Sec. 54.996. POWERS

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(a) A judge may refer to a magistrate any criminal case for proceedings involving:
(1) issuance of search warrants;
(2) setting of bonds;
(3) arraignment of defendants; and
(4) any other matter that is subject to the review of the judge.
(b) A magistrate may not preside over a contested trial on the merits, regardless of whether the trial is before a jury.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 577, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.

                    
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