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Youth Accountability

0. Youth Accountability . TMCEC Presented by Tracie Glaeser, Court Administrator City of Round Rock. 0. Continuing obligation to change address/residence required . Give proper notice Citation/handout Parental Summons/other notices Judge In Open Court. Obligation Specifics .

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Youth Accountability

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  1. 0 Youth Accountability TMCEC Presented by Tracie Glaeser, Court Administrator City of Round Rock

  2. 0 Continuing obligation to change address/residence required • Give proper notice • Citation/handout • Parental Summons/other notices • Judge In Open Court

  3. Obligation Specifics • Notice – 45.057(h) • Offense – 45.057(g) • Class C Misd - $500 max • By the 7th day after moving • Notice manner directed by the court • Continues until judgment satisfied (any age) • Defense if not given notice

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  5. The Show Scenario • The child comes to court with parent or person standing in parental relation; enters a plea of No Contest or Guilty and a judgment has been entered • DSC • Deferred • Extension for payment • Community Service

  6. 0 The Show Scenario-Default on Judgment • Show Cause hearing • DSC (required) • Deferred • Community service • Extended or Complied • Not in Contempt

  7. The Show Scenario-Default on Judgment • Show Cause hearing • DSC (required) • Deferred • Community service • Denied • Contempt

  8. The Show Scenario-Default on Judgment • At the Contempt Hearing • Determinations • Refer child to juvenile court for delinquent conduct OR • Retain jurisdiction over child

  9. Referring the Child • Remember, the criminal case will remain outstanding in your court. The child is still responsible for fully satisfying the judgment. The child would be referred to the Juvenile court for delinquent conduct and the juvenile court might take more restrictive actions with this child.

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  11. 0 Show Scenario-Default on Judgment • If jurisdiction is retained • Hold child in contempt • Up to $500 (add on fine) • And / Or • Suspend Driver License

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  13. Show-Default-Juvenile Now Adult • Attempt to discharge judgment • Courtesy notices • Phone calls • Non Secure Custody Warrants

  14. 0 Show-Default- Juvenile Now Adult • May issue a Capias Pro fine • If 17 & Capias is justified • Consider Sophistication & Maturity • Consider Criminal Record and history • Consider Other methods of discharge • Proceeded under 45.050 “Contempt”

  15. 0 No Show Scenario • This child has been released from custody by a peace officer and the court has sent the parental summons yet the child nor parent has appeared. • Use all available procedures under 45 • Use all methods of contact • Issue warrant of non secure custody

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  17. 0 FTA- Juvenile Now Adult • Court issues notice of continuing obligation to appear • Notice served • By personal service • By mail

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  19. 0 FTA- Juvenile Now Adult • Appear • Handle outstanding cases • Don’t Appear • New Charge – Violation of continuing obligation to appear 45.060 • Regular warrant as an adult

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  21. 0 Tidbits! • Definition of parent includes “persons standing in parental relation” • Definition of “Child (10-16) • Recall Surprise Birthday Party Warrants • Alcoholic Beverage Code Sec. 106.11 repealed • Juvenile Case Manager Fund – Ordinance required; $5; eff. 1/1/2006

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