Texas Human Resources Code 152.1142 – Hidalgo County Court Conference Committee
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(a) A law enforcement officer in Hidalgo County may refer to the court conference committee a child who:
(1) has been charged with a Class C misdemeanor (first offense only);
(2) is a status offender; or
(3) is a truant or runaway.
(b) This section does not affect:
(1) the authority of a law enforcement officer under Title 3, Family Code; or
(2) the duty of a law enforcement officer to report a case to a state or local child protective services agency.
Attorney's Note
Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C misdemeanor | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Texas Human Resources Code 152.1142
- Conference committee: A temporary, ad hoc panel composed of conferees from both chamber of a legislature which is formed for the purpose of reconciling differences in legislation that has passed both chambers. Conference committees are usually convened to resolve bicameral differences on major and controversial legislation.
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
(c) In this section:
(1) “Child” has the meaning assigned by § 51.02, Family Code.
(2) “Court conference committee” means the county juvenile probation program’s court conference committee.