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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Notwithstanding Article 15.26, Code of Criminal Procedure, an arrest warrant issued for a child and a complaint or affidavit on which an arrest warrant issued for a child is based are confidential and may be disclosed only to the following:
(1) the judge, probation officer, and professional staff or consultants of the juvenile court;
(2) a juvenile justice agency, as defined by Section 58.101;
(3) a criminal justice agency, as defined by Section 411.082, Government Code;
(4) an attorney representing the child's parent in a proceeding under this title;
(5) an attorney representing the child;
(6) a prosecuting attorney; or
(7) with permission from the juvenile court, another individual, agency, or institution with a legitimate interest in the information or court.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Family Code - FAM § 58.010. Confidentiality of Warrants of Arrest - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/family-code/fam-sect-58-010/
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