Chapter 51
General Provisions

Purpose and Interpretation

Definitions

Delinquent Conduct

Jurisdiction

Court Sessions and Facilities

Venue

Transfer to Another County for Disposition

Transfer From Criminal Court

Waiver of Rights

Right to Assistance of Attorney

Guardian Ad Litem

Place and Conditions of Detention

Effect of Adjudication or Disposition

Procedure and Evidence

Election Between Juvenile Court and Alternate Juvenile Court

Limitation Periods

Physical or Mental Examination

Mental Health Screening and Referral

Habitual Felony Conduct

Jurisdiction After Appeal

Objection to Jurisdiction Because of Age of the Child

Juries in County Courts at Law

Transfer of Probation Supervision Between Counties: Courtesy Supervision Prohibited

Transfer of Probation Supervision Between Counties: Interim Supervision

Transfer of Probation Supervision Between Counties: Permanent Supervision

Transfer of Probation Supervision Between Counties: Deferred Prosecution

Collaborative Supervision Between Adjoining Counties

Admissibility of a Statement of a Child

Appointment of Attorney and Continuation of Representation

Appointment of Counsel Plan

Attendance at Hearing: Parent or Other Guardian

Right to Reemployment

Post-adjudication Correctional Facilities

Nonsecure Correctional Facilities

Polygraph Examination

Jurisdiction for Transfer or Release Hearing

Jurisdiction Over Incomplete Proceedings

Jurisdiction Over and Transfer of Combination of Proceedings

Discretionary Transfer to Combine Proceedings