Sec. 61.051. MOTION FOR ENFORCEMENT. (a) A party initiates enforcement of a juvenile court order by filing a written motion. In ordinary and concise language, the motion must:
(1) identify the provision of the order allegedly violated and sought to be enforced;
(2) state specifically and factually the manner of the person's alleged noncompliance;
(3) state the relief requested; and
(4) contain the signature of the party filing the motion.
(b) The movant must allege in the same motion for enforcement each violation by the person of the juvenile court orders described by Section 61.002(a) that the movant had a reasonable basis for believing the person was violating when the motion was filed.
(c) The juvenile court retains jurisdiction to enter a contempt order if the motion for enforcement is filed not later than six months after the child's 18th birthday.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 283, Sec. 28, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Juvenile Justice Code
Chapter 61 - Rights and Responsibilities of Parents and Other Eligible Persons
Subchapter B. Enforcement of Order Against Parent or Other Eligible Person
Section 61.051. Motion for Enforcement
Section 61.052. Notice and Appearance
Section 61.053. Attorney for the Person
Section 61.054. Compensation of Appointed Attorney
Section 61.055. Conduct of Enforcement Hearing