by admin | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Texas
(a) A child may be found to have engaged in delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need for supervision only after an adjudication hearing conducted in accordance with the provisions of this section.(b) At the beginning of the adjudication hearing, the juvenile...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Texas
Tex. Fam. Code ยง 54.021Repealed by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. – Regular Session, ch. 935,Sec. 41, eff. 9/1/2015.Amended by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. – Regular Session, ch. 161,Sec. 7.002, eff. 9/1/2013.Amended By Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 148,...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Texas
(a) The juvenile court may waive its exclusive original jurisdiction and transfer a child to the appropriate district court or criminal district court for criminal proceedings if: (1) the child is alleged to have violated a penal law of the grade of felony;(2) the...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Texas
(a) A detention hearing under Section 54.01 may be held using interactive video equipment if: (1) the child and the child’s attorney agree to the video hearing; and(2) the parties to the proceeding have the opportunity to cross-examine witnesses.(b) A detention...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Texas
(a) The detention hearing for a status offender or nonoffender who has not been released administratively under Section 53.02 shall be held before the 24th hour after the time the child arrived at a detention facility, excluding hours of a weekend or a holiday. Except...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Texas
(a) Except as provided by Subsection (p), if the child is not released under Section 53.02, a detention hearing without a jury shall be held promptly, but not later than the second working day after the child is taken into custody; provided, however, that when a child...
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