§ 55.01 Definitions
§ 55.02 Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Jurisdiction
§ 55.03 Standards of Care
§ 55.04 Forensic Mental Examination
§ 55.05 Criteria for Court-Ordered Mental Health Services for Child
§ 55.06 Criteria for Court-Ordered Residential Intellectual Disability Services for Child
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Terms Used In Texas Family Code Chapter 55 > Subchapter A - General Provisions

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005