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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) Except as provided by Article 15.27 and Subsection (b), all records and files, including those held by law enforcement, and information stored by electronic means or otherwise, from which a record or file could be generated, relating to a child who is charged with, is convicted of, is found not guilty of, had a charge dismissed for, or is granted deferred disposition for a fine-only misdemeanor offense other than a traffic offense are confidential and may not be disclosed to the public.
(b) Information subject to Subsection (a) may be open to inspection only by:
(1) judges or court staff;
(2) a criminal justice agency for a criminal justice purpose, as those terms are defined by Section 411.082, Government Code;
(3) the Department of Public Safety;
(4) an attorney for a party to the proceeding;
(5) the child defendant; or
(6) the defendant's parent, guardian, or managing conservator.
(c) In this article, “child” has the meaning assigned by Article 45.058(h).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - CRIM P Art. 45.0217. Confidential Records Related to Charges Against or Conviction of a Child - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/code-of-criminal-procedure/crim-ptx-crim-pro-art-45-0217/
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