Sec. 53.05. TIME SET FOR HEARING. (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.
Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 1460, ch. 544, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1973. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 262, Sec. 28, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Juvenile Justice Code
Chapter 53 - Proceedings Prior to Judicial Proceedings
Section 53.01. Preliminary Investigation and Determinations; Notice to Parents
Section 53.011. Services Provided to Certain Children and Families
Section 53.012. Review by Prosecutor
Section 53.013. Progressive Sanctions Program
Section 53.02. Release From Detention
Section 53.03. Deferred Prosecution
Section 53.035. Grand Jury Referral
Section 53.04. Court Petition; Answer
Section 53.045. Offenses Eligible for Determinate Sentence
Section 53.05. Time Set for Hearing