Welcome to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
The Court of Criminal Appeals is Texas' highest court for criminal cases. The Court consists of a Presiding Judge and eight Judges . They are elected by the voters of the entire state, and they hold their offices for terms of six years.
The Court sits in Austin, near the Capitol. From time to time it may sit in other cities to hear cases.
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Passing of Judge Jim Vollers
October 10, 2023
The Court regrets to announce that Judge Jim Vollers died on September 23, 2023. Judge Vollers served on the Court of Criminal Appeals in 1978. We extend our sincere condolences to his family, colleagues, and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at Weed Corley Fish Parkcrest on October 28, 2023, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Read more...
Memorial Service Honoring Former Judge Paul Womack, 1947-2022
October 09, 2023
Monday, October 16, 2023 10:00 A.M. in the Court of Criminal Appeals Courtroom. The Court of Criminal Appeals will hold a Memorial Service honoring Retired Judge Paul Womack who died January 12, 2022. Judge Womack was elected to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in 1997 and served until 2014.
Misc. Docket 23-006
October 03, 2023
Preliminary Approval of Amendments to Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.3 and 9.5
MISC. DOCKET 23-006 Preliminary Approval of Amendments to Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.3 and 9.5
Misc Docket 23-005
September 11, 2023
Approval of Technology Standards, Version 7.1
MISC. DOCKET 23-005 Approval of Technology Standards, Version 7.1
Misc. Docket 23-004
September 08, 2023
Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.2 and Rule 2.7 of the Statewide Rules Governing Electronic Filing in Criminal Cases
MISC. DOCKET 23-004 Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.2 and Rule 2.7 of the Statewide Rules Governing Electronic Filing in Criminal Cases
Misc. Docket 23-003
August 09, 2023
Final Approval of Amendments to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 6
MISC. DOCKET 23-003 Final Approval of Amendments to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 6
The Court regrets to announce that Judge Michael J. McCormick died on July 23, 2023. Judge McCormick served as Judge on the Court of Criminal Appeals from 1981 - 1987, and as Presiding Judge from 1989 - 2000. We extend our sincere condolences to his family, colleagues, and friends.
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