§ 55.31 Unfitness to Proceed Determination; Examination
§ 55.32 Hearing On Issue of Fitness to Proceed
§ 55.33 Proceedings Following Finding of Unfitness to Proceed
§ 55.34 Transportation to and From Facility
§ 55.35 Information Required to Be Sent to Facility or Alternative Setting; Report to Court
§ 55.36 Report That Child Is Fit to Proceed; Hearing On Objection
§ 55.37 Report That Child Is Unfit to Proceed as a Result of Mental Illness; Initiation of Proceedings for Court-Ordered Mental Health Services
§ 55.40 Report That Child Is Unfit to Proceed as a Result of Intellectual Disability
§ 55.43 Restoration Hearing
§ 55.44 Discretionary Transfer to Criminal Court On 18Th Birthday of Child
§ 55.45 Standards of Care; Notice of Release or Furlough
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Terms Used In Texas Family Code Chapter 55 > Subchapter C - Child Unfit to Proceed as a Result of Mental Illness or Intellectual Disability

  • Affidavit: means a statement in writing of a fact or facts signed by the party making it, sworn to before an officer authorized to administer oaths, and officially certified to by the officer under his seal of office. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
  • Comptroller: means the state comptroller of public accounts. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • 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.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • 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
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005