§ 51.01 Purpose and Interpretation
§ 51.02 Definitions
§ 51.03 Delinquent Conduct; Conduct Indicating a Need for Supervision
§ 51.031 Habitual Felony Conduct
§ 51.04 Jurisdiction
§ 51.041 Jurisdiction After Appeal
§ 51.0411 Jurisdiction for Transfer or Release Hearing
§ 51.0412 Jurisdiction Over Incomplete Proceedings
§ 51.0413 Jurisdiction Over and Transfer of Combination of Proceedings
§ 51.0414 Discretionary Transfer to Combine Proceedings
§ 51.042 Objection to Jurisdiction Because of Age of the Child
§ 51.045 Juries in County Courts At Law
§ 51.05 Court Sessions and Facilities
§ 51.06 Venue
§ 51.07 Transfer to Another County for Disposition
§ 51.071 Transfer of Probation Supervision Between Counties: Courtesy Supervision Prohibited
§ 51.072 Transfer of Probation Supervision Between Counties: Interim Supervision
§ 51.073 Transfer of Probation Supervision Between Counties: Permanent Supervision
§ 51.074 Transfer of Probation Supervision Between Counties: Deferred Prosecution
§ 51.075 Collaborative Supervision Between Adjoining Counties
§ 51.08 Transfer From Criminal Court
§ 51.09 Waiver of Rights
§ 51.095 Admissibility of a Statement of a Child
§ 51.10 Right to Assistance of Attorney; Compensation
§ 51.101 Appointment of Attorney and Continuation of Representation
§ 51.102 Appointment of Counsel Plan
§ 51.11 Guardian Ad Litem
§ 51.115 Attendance At Hearing: Parent or Other Guardian
§ 51.116 Right to Reemployment
§ 51.12 Place and Conditions of Detention
§ 51.125 Post-Adjudication Correctional Facilities
§ 51.126 Nonsecure Correctional Facilities
§ 51.13 Effect of Adjudication or Disposition
§ 51.151 Polygraph Examination
§ 51.17 Procedure and Evidence
§ 51.18 Election Between Juvenile Court and Alternate Juvenile Court
§ 51.19 Limitation Periods
§ 51.20 Physical or Mental Examination
§ 51.21 Mental Health Screening and Referral
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Terms Used In Texas Family Code Chapter 51 - General Provisions

  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Bailiff: a court officer who enforces the rules of behavior in courtrooms.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • County election precinct: means an election precinct established under § 42. See Texas Election Code 1.005
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • General election: means an election, other than a primary election, that regularly recurs at fixed dates. See Texas Election Code 1.005
  • General election for state and county officers: means the general election at which officers of the federal, state, and county governments are elected. See Texas Election Code 1.005
  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Law: means a constitution, statute, city charter, or city ordinance. See Texas Election Code 1.005
  • Measure: means a question or proposal submitted in an election for an expression of the voters' will. See Texas Election Code 1.005
  • Pleadings: Written statements of the parties in a civil case of their positions. In the federal courts, the principal pleadings are the complaint and the answer.
  • Political subdivision: means a county, city, or school district or any other governmental entity that:
    (A) embraces a geographic area with a defined boundary;
    (B) exists for the purpose of discharging functions of government; and
    (C) possesses authority for subordinate self-government through officers selected by it. See Texas Election Code 1.005
  • Preliminary hearing: A hearing where the judge decides whether there is enough evidence to make the defendant have a trial.
  • Primary election: means an election held by a political party under Chapter 172 to select its nominees for public office, and, unless the context indicates otherwise, the term includes a presidential primary election. See Texas Election Code 1.005
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Remand: When an appellate court sends a case back to a lower court for further proceedings.
  • Residence address: means the street address and any apartment number, or the address at which mail is received if the residence has no address, and the city, state, and zip code that correspond to a person's residence. See Texas Election Code 1.005
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Signature: includes the mark of a person unable to write, and "subscribe" includes the making of such a mark. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Special election: means an election that is not a general election or a primary election. See Texas Election Code 1.005
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
  • Uniform election date: means an election date prescribed by § 41. See Texas Election Code 1.005