Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 6.10 — EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS CONCERNING CERTAIN OFFENSES COMMITTED BY MINORS; MANDATORY COURT ATTENDANCE

CR § 6.10Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 6. PREVENTING OFFENSES BY THE ACT OF MAGISTRATES AND OTHER OFFICERS; EDUCATION CONCERNING CONSEQUENCES OF CERTAIN OFFENSES

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(a)In this article, "parent" means a natural or adoptive parent, managing or possessory conservator, or legal guardian. The term does not include a parent whose parental rights have been terminated.

(b)This article applies to a defendant who has not had the disabilities of minority removed and has been charged with an offense under Section 43.261, Penal Code.

(c)The judge of a county court:

(1)must take the defendant's plea in open court; and

(2)shall issue a summons to compel the defendant's parent to be present during:

(A)the taking of the defendant's plea; and

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1322 (S.B. 407), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2011. Redesignated from Code of Criminal Procedure, Art/Sec 6.09 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 22.001(5), eff. September 1, 2013.