Texas Order of Adjudication and Disposition (TOAD) is an order issued by the court that sets forth a process for resolving criminal matters in the state of Texas. The order is issued for each criminal case that is pending in the court and outlines the steps that must be taken for the case to be adjudicated. The order is typically issued at the time of the defendant's arrest, or when the criminal complaint is filed. There are two types of TOAD orders: Adjudication and Disposition. The Adjudication portion of the order outlines the court's procedures for determining whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty of the charges. This includes the jury trial, if applicable, and any motions or hearings that must be held. The Disposition portion of the order outlines the court's procedures for imposing a sentence on the defendant, if they are found guilty of the charges. This includes the sentencing hearing, any pre-sentence reports or investigations that must be conducted, and any other steps that must be taken to ensure that the sentence is properly imposed. TOAD orders are important in ensuring that criminal cases are handled efficiently and fairly in the state of Texas. They provide the court with clear guidelines for how each case should be handled, ensuring that justice is served and that defendants receive their due process rights.