Section 53.05 – Time Set For Hearing

May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Texas

(a) After the petition has been filed, the juvenile court shall set a time for the hearing.
(b) The time set for the hearing shall not be later than 10 working days after the day the petition was filed if:

(1) the child is in detention; or
(2) the child will be taken into custody under Section 53.06(d) of this code.

Tex. Fam. Code ยง 53.05

Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 262, Sec. 28, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 1460, ch. 544, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1973.