Sec. 52.011. DUTY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO NOTIFY PROBATE COURT. (a) In this section, "ward" has the meaning assigned by Section 22.033, Estates Code.
(b) As soon as practicable, but not later than the first working day after the date a law enforcement officer takes a child who is a ward into custody under Section 52.01(a)(2) or (3), the law enforcement officer or other person having custody of the child shall notify the court with jurisdiction over the child's guardianship of the child's detention or arrest.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 313 (S.B. 1096), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Juvenile Justice Code
Chapter 52 - Proceedings Before and Including Referral to Court
Section 52.01. Taking Into Custody; Issuance of Warning Notice
Section 52.011. Duty of Law Enforcement Officer to Notify Probate Court
Section 52.015. Directive to Apprehend
Section 52.0151. Bench Warrant; Attachment of Witness in Custody
Section 52.02. Release or Delivery to Court
Section 52.025. Designation of Juvenile Processing Office
Section 52.026. Responsibility for Transporting Juvenile Offenders
Section 52.03. Disposition Without Referral to Court
Section 52.031. First Offender Program
Section 52.032. Informal Disposition Guidelines
Section 52.04. Referral to Juvenile Court; Notice to Parents
Section 52.041. Referral of Child to Juvenile Court After Expulsion