Sec. 243.002. ESTABLISHMENT OF MINIMUM LENGTH OF STAY. (a) The department shall establish a minimum length of stay for each child committed to the department without a determinate sentence.
(b) In establishing a minimum length of stay for a child, the department shall consider:
(1) the nature of and seriousness of the conduct engaged in by the child; and
(2) the danger the child poses to the community.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Human Resources Code, Subchapter D, Chapter 61 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 85 (S.B. 653), Sec. 1.007, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 12 - Juvenile Justice Services and Facilities
Subtitle C - Secure Facilities
Chapter 243 - Admission and Commitment; Escape
Subchapter A. Admission and Commitment
Section 243.001. Placement in Department Facilities
Section 243.002. Establishment of Minimum Length of Stay
Section 243.003. Conveyance of Child to Department
Section 243.004. Notification and Duty to Furnish Information
Section 243.005. Information Provided by Committing Court
Section 243.006. Commitment Records