152.0016 – (g), Human Resources Code, if the original petition was
Texas Family Code § 152.0016
Summary
This law restricts the modification of a child's disposition to commit them to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department solely based on conduct indicating a need for supervision. It applies when a grand jury has approved the original petition and the court finds the child violated a lawful order. Attorneys should note the limitations on modifying dispositions under these circumstances.
Limits modification of dispositions for conduct indicating need for supervision.
Applies only if the grand jury approved the original petition.
Court must find a violation of a lawful order for modification.
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