Frequently Asked Questions
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Juvenile Probation
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Juvenile Probation
If your child is placed in custody, they will be immediately taken to a Juvenile Processing office. The parent / guardian will be contacted promptly. If detained, your child will be placed in a certified detention facility. Parker County Juvenile Probation contracts with numerous juvenile detention facilities across the state of Texas.
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Juvenile Probation
Within 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays), a detention hearing will be held. A parent / guardian will be notified of time and place of hearing. This hearing is solely to decide whether or not your child will continue to be detained pending court action. If held, the judge will issue an Order for Detention which is valid for 10 business days. An attorney will be provided to the juvenile if one is not retained by parent / guardian.
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Yes. The only exception is the initial detention hearing. You may hire an attorney to represent your child at juvenile court hearings. If you can’t afford an attorney, you may apply for a court-appointed one. This can be done through the Juvenile Probation Office.Juvenile Probation
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Yes. Consent is not required from parents for questioning to occur. When the juvenile is not in custody they are advised that they are not required to answer any questions and are free to leave at anytime.Juvenile Probation
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Yes. If a juvenile is in custody or referred to the juvenile court for delinquent conduct (Class B misdemeanor or greater), parental permission is not required.Juvenile Probation
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Contact the chief juvenile probation officer at 817-594-2313.Juvenile Probation