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Court of Criminal Appeals Rules

Rule 1: Authority and Scope
Rule 2: Suspension of Rules
Rule 3: Terms
Rule 4: Sessions
Rule 5: Panels
Rule 6: Settings
Rule 7: Motions and Orders
Rule 8: Extensions of Time, Continuances and Waivers of Oral Argument
Rule 9: Matters to Next Session
Rule 10: Inadequate Briefs
Rule 11: Voluntary Dismissal
Rule 12: Duties of Counsel with Regard to Appeal
Rule 13: Dismissals for Failure to Prosecute
Rule 14: Time for Argument
Rule 15: Stay Orders
Rule 16: Contempt for Willful Noncompliance with Rules
Rule 17: Disrespect of Courts
Rule 18: Admissions of Attorneys
Rule 19: Publication of Opinions — Citation of Unpublished Opinions
Rule 20: Judgment or Action of Trial Court Affirmed by Order
Rule 21: Capital Cases and Notice of Appeal
Rule 22: Frivilous Appeals: Withdrawal of Appointed Counsel

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