Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Article 44.2811
Records Relating to Certain Fine-only Misdemeanors Committed by a Child

All records and files and information stored by electronic means or otherwise, from which a record or file could be generated, relating to a criminal case for a fine-only misdemeanor, other than a traffic offense, that is committed by a child and that is appealed are confidential and may not be disclosed to the public except as provided under Article 45A.462 (Confidential Records Related to Certain Charges Against or Convictions of Child)(c).

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 731 (H.B. 961), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.

Amended by:

Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1257 (H.B. 528), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.

Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1319 (S.B. 394), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.

Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1407 (S.B. 393), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013.

Reenacted and amended by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 345 (H.B. 2669), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.

Amended by:

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 2.029, eff. January 1, 2025.

Source: Article 44.2811 — Records Relating to Certain Fine-only Misdemeanors Committed by a Child, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.44.htm#44.2811 (accessed May 26, 2025).

44.01
Appeal by State 44.02
Defendant May Appeal 44.04
Bond Pending Appeal 44.07
Right of Appeal Not Abridged 44.10
Sheriff to Report Escape 44.12
Procedure as to Bail Pending Appeal 44.15
Appellate Court May Allow New Bond 44.16
Appeal Bond Given Within What Time 44.17
Appeal to County Court, How Conducted 44.18
Original Papers Sent up 44.19
Witnesses Not Again Summoned 44.20
Rules Governing Appeal Bonds 44.25
Cases Remanded 44.28
When Misdemeanor Is Affirmed 44.29
Effect of Reversal 44.33
Hearing in Appellate Court 44.35
Bail Pending Habeas Corpus Appeal 44.39
Appellant Detained by Other than Officer 44.041
Conditions in Lieu of Bond 44.41
Who Shall Take Bail Bond 44.42
Appeal on Forfeitures 44.43
Writ of Error 44.44
Rules in Forfeitures 44.45
Review by Court of Criminal Appeals 44.46
Reversal of Conviction on the Basis of Service on Jury by a Disqualified Juror 44.181
Defect in Complaint 44.251
Reformation of Sentence in Capital Case 44.281
Disposition of Fines and Costs When Misdemeanor Affirmed 44.2511
Reformation of Sentence in Capital Case for Offense Committed Before September 1, 1991 44.2811
Records Relating to Certain Fine-only Misdemeanors Committed by a Child 44.2812
Confidential Records Related to Fine-only Misdemeanor

Verified:
May 26, 2025

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Original Source: Article 44.2811 — Records Relating to Certain Fine-only Misdemeanors Committed by a Child, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.44.htm#44.2811 (last accessed May 10, 2025).