TEXAS JUVENILE COURT ATTORNEY

Texas Juvenile Court Jurisdiction

Juvenile Court has jurisdiction over persons less than 17 years old when alleged conduct occurred; but no jurisdiction after 18th birthday regardless of age when conduct occurred. ( 51.02 FAM)

Juvenile court may waive jurisdiction and transfer to adult court any juvenile 14+ and accused of a serious felony listed at 54.02(a)(2)(A); and, juvenile court may waive jurisdiction and transfer to adult court any juvenile 15+ and accused of a serious felony listed at 54.02(a)(2)(B). Prior to transfer, juvenile court must conduct a hearing and consider factors listed at 54.02(f)(1)-(4), and make findings listed at 54.02(a)(3).

Other Texas State Statutes

• Notice of Appeal

• Effects of a Drunk Driving Charge on Driver's License

• Statutory Rape Limitations

• Juvenile Court Jurisdiction

• Expungement

 

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