(a) When a juvenile court commits a child to the department, the court shall forward to the department a certified copy of the order of commitment.
(b) The court, the probation officer, the prosecuting and police authorities, the school authorities, and other public officials shall make available to the department all pertinent information in their possession regarding the case.

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Terms Used In Texas Human Resources Code 243.004

  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.

(c) If requested by the department, the reports required by this section shall be made on forms furnished by the department or according to an outline furnished by the department.