Texas statute
Tex. Fam. Code § 57.0031 — Notification of rights of victims of juveniles
Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 57: RIGHTS OF VICTIMS, Texas Family Code.
Full text of Tex. Fam. Code § 57.0031
Statutory text current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Texas.
At the initial contact or at the earliest possible time after the initial contact between the victim of a reported crime and the juvenile probation office having the responsibility for the disposition of the juvenile, the office shall provide the victim a written notice: (1) containing information about the availability of emergency and medical services, if applicable; (2) stating that the victim has the right to receive information regarding compensation to victims of crime as provided by the Crime Victims' Compensation Act (Chapter 56B , Code of Criminal Procedure), including information about: (A) the costs that may be compensated and the amount of compensation, eligibility for compensation, and procedures for application for compensation; (B) the payment for a medical examination for a victim of a sexual assault; and (C) referral to available social service agencies that may offer additional assistance; (3) stating the name, address, and phone number of the victim assistance coordinator for victims of juveniles; (4) containing the following statement: "You may call the crime victim assistance coordinator for the status of the case and information about victims' rights."; (5) stating the rights of victims of crime under Section 57.002 ; (6) summarizing each procedural stage in the processing of a juvenile case, including preliminary investigation, detention, informal adjustment of a case, disposition hearings, release proceedings, restitution, and appeals; (7) suggesting steps the victim may take if the victim is subjected to threats or intimidation; (8) stating the case number and assigned court for the case; and (9) stating that the victim has the right to file a victim impact statement and to have it considered in juvenile proceedings.
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