Rule 77.

1997 Rules of Appellate Procedure

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RULE 77. OPINIONS

77.1 Generally. In each case that is argued or submitted without argument to the Court of Criminal Appeals, the Court will hand down a written opinion setting forth the reasons for its decision and any germane precedent. Any judge may file an opinion dissenting from or concurring in the Court's judgment.

77.2 Signing; Publication. A majority of the judges will determine whether an opinion will be signed by a judge or issued per curiam, and whether the opinion (or a portion of the opinion) will be published.

77.3 Unpublished Opinions. Unpublished opinions have no precedential value and must not be cited as authority by counsel or by the court.

77.4 Copies. On the date when an opinion is handed down or an order rendered, the clerk of the Court of Criminal Appeals must mail copies of the opinion or order to:

(a) the parties;

(b) the State Prosecuting Attorney;

(c) the trial court clerk; and

(d) if the case is of discretionary review, the court of appeals clerk.

Notes and Comments
Comment to 1997 change: This is former Rule 223. The rule is amended without substantive change.

Last modified: March 25, 2010