Juveniles / Minors

Alcohol Violations

For all alcohol-related offenses, both juveniles and minors are required to appear in open court to enter their plea. Juveniles will be sent a parental summons for both the juvenile and the parent or legal guardian to appear.

Information regarding the Community Service and Alcohol Awareness classes will be provided during court. Failure to complete the judgment ordered by the judge will result in a suspension of the juvenile/minor's driver's license for a period of up to 180 days.

Tobacco

For all tobacco-related offenses, both minors and juveniles are required to appear in open court to enter their plea. Juveniles will be sent a parental summons for both the juvenile and the parent or legal guardian to appear.

Information regarding the Community Service and Alcohol Awareness classes will be provided during court. Failure to complete the judgment ordered by the Judge will result in a suspension of the juvenile/minor's license for a period of up to 180 days.

All Other Offenses

Persons under the age of 17 are required to appear in open court before the judge. Juveniles will be sent a parental summons for both the juvenile and the parent or legal guardian to appear.

Notice of Address Obligation

Texas code of Criminal Procedure article 45.057(h)(i) provides that:

(h) A child and parent required to appear before the court have an obligation to provide the court in writing with the current address and residence of the child. The obligation does not end when the child reaches age 17. On or before the seventh day after the date the child or parent changes residence, the child or parent shall notify the court of the current address in the manner directed by the court. A violation of the subsection may result in arrest and is a Class C misdemeanor. The obligation to provide notice terminates on discharge and satisfaction of the judgment or final disposition not requiring a finding of guilt.

(i) If an appellate court accepts and appeal for a trial de novo, the child and parent shall provide the notice under Subsection (h) to the appellate court.