Texas Human Resources Code 221.001 – Provision of Probation and Detention Services
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(a) The department shall assist counties in providing probation and juvenile detention services by encouraging the continued operation of county and multi-county juvenile boards or probation offices.
(b) If a county discontinues the provision of juvenile probation services, the department may directly provide probation or detention services in the county.
Terms Used In Texas Human Resources Code 221.001
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.