§ 61.001 Definitions
§ 61.002 Applicability
§ 61.003 Entry of Juvenile Court Order Against Parent or Other Eligible Person
§ 61.0031 Transfer of Order Affecting Parent or Other Eligible Person to County of Child’s Residence
§ 61.004 Appeal
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Terms Used In Texas Family Code Chapter 61 > Subchapter A - Entry of Orders Against Parents and Other Eligible Persons

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005