Texas Family Code

§ 57.003 — DUTIES OF JUVENILE BOARD AND VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR

FA § 57.003Title 3. JUVENILE JUSTICE CODE · Ch. 57. RIGHTS OF VICTIMS

Statute text

(a)The juvenile board shall ensure to the extent practicable that a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim is afforded the rights granted by Section 57.002 and, on request, an explanation of those rights.

(b)The juvenile board may designate a person to serve as victim assistance coordinator in the juvenile board's jurisdiction for victims of juvenile offenders.

(c)The victim assistance coordinator shall ensure that a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim, is afforded the rights granted victims, guardians, and relatives by Section 57.002 and, on request, an explanation of those rights. The victim assistance coordinator shall work closely with appropriate law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorneys, and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department in carrying out that duty.

(d)The victim assistance coordinator shall ensure that at a minimum, a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim receives:

(1)a written notice of the rights outlined in Section 57.002;

(2)an application for compensation under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act (Chapter 56B, Code of Criminal Procedure); and

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Legislative history

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 93 (H.B. 608), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 93 (H.B. 608), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2009. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 734 (H.B. 1549), Sec. 57, eff. September 1, 2015. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 2.33, eff. January 1, 2021.