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What happens if I owe restitution for the crime?: Documentation of restitution owed is requested from our office. The judge, at his/her discretion, will order the defendant to pay the restitution to the victim. If the Crime Victims’ Compensation Program (CVCP) pays restitution to the victim, the defendant is ordered to reimburse the victim, who then reimburses the CVCP.

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County Attorney: Criminal Division

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1. Can I speak with the county attorney's office about my case?: Texas state law prohibits any discussion of the case until the defendant has been admonished by the judge at the arraignment hearing. Once admonished by the judge, we can make a plea offer in your case, but we do not discuss facts or evidence.

2. If I hire an attorney or an attorney is appointed to me, can I speak with the county attorney's office?: If you hire an attorney or an attorney is appointed to you, we can only speak with your attorney, who will speak on your behalf.

3. How long does it take from the time of arrest until the case is filed?: Once our office receives the case, it is generally filed within a two-week time frame. Sometimes, it takes a little longer if we are waiting on additional information, the case is returned to the agency for corrections, or we are waiting on lab reports.

4. Can I have copies of the arrest report and video of my case?: The arrest report and video are evidence in the case against the defendant and are not available to the defendant. The attorney assigned to the case may request “discovery” (copy of complaint, information, offense report, lab report, and plea offer). The attorney may also view the video in our office or make a copy.

5. What if I am arrested on a felony charge along with a misdemeanor charge?: The misdemeanor case may be sent to the district attorney to be considered with the felony charge or prosecuted separately in the county court at law. District Attorney

6. What happens at the arraignment hearing?: To find out what to expect at an arraignment hearing, please view the following webpage. Arraignments

7. What happens if I owe restitution for the crime?: Documentation of restitution owed is requested from our office. The judge, at his/her discretion, will order the defendant to pay the restitution to the victim. If the Crime Victims’ Compensation Program (CVCP) pays restitution to the victim, the defendant is ordered to reimburse the victim, who then reimburses the CVCP.