Honorable Harold V. Dutton, Jr., Chair, House Committee on Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB725 by Turner, Sylvester (Relating to the appeal of waiver of jurisdiction and transfer to criminal court in juvenile cases.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to permit a child to appeal an order of the juvenile court waiving jurisdiction and transferring the child to criminal court for prosecution. Under current law, a child may only appeal such a transfer order after being convicted or having a deferred adjudication imposed in the criminal case following transfer.
Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration and Juvenile Justice Department, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 644 Juvenile Justice Department