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Enrolled Bill Summary
Enrolled Bill Summary
Legislative Session: 81(R)
House Bill 609
House Author: Castro
Effective: 9-1-09
Senate Sponsor: Wentworth
House Bill 609 amends the
Family Code to require that a jury consist of six qualified jurors for an
adjudication hearing in juvenile court if the hearing is on a petition that
alleges conduct that violates a penal law of the grade of misdemeanor.