Texas Family Code 51.07 – Transfer to Another County for Disposition
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(a) When a child has been found to have engaged in delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need for supervision under § 54.03, the juvenile court may transfer the case and transcripts of records and documents to the juvenile court of the county where the child resides for disposition of the case under § 54.04. Consent by the court of the county where the child resides is not required.
(b) For purposes of Subsection (a), while a child is the subject of a suit under Title 5, the child is considered to reside in the county in which the court of continuing exclusive jurisdiction over the child is located.
Terms Used In Texas Family Code 51.07
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.