Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center Criminal Court Process Video
Texas Court Process
Video on the adult process, and how youth cases differ
The video explains adult criminal court. For a youth held on Zanderson Avenue the order differs: intake screening first, then the detention review, then juvenile court settings. Ask Juvenile Probation at 830-769-3222 what comes next for your child.
Ayuda en español para padres de familia
Si su hijo está detenido en el Centro de Justicia Juvenil de Atascosa County, llame al 830-769-3900 a cualquier hora. La audiencia de detención se celebra a más tardar el segundo día hábil. ¿Necesita abogado y no puede pagarlo? Pida ayuda a Probation Juvenil: 830-769-3222.
Proceso judicial de Texas
Atascosa County Juvenile Court: What Families Want to Know
Who do I call about my child's next hearing?
Can a juvenile case be moved to adult court?
How often will the lawyer see my child?
What if we cannot be at the hearing?
Who do I call about my child's next hearing?
Juvenile Probation, 830-769-3222.
Can a juvenile case be moved to adult court?
In some serious cases the court can hold a discretionary transfer hearing. A lawyer from the board's special list is appointed for those cases.
How often will the lawyer see my child?
First contact by the next working day; afterward, at least once every ten working days during detention.
What if we cannot be at the hearing?
The court proceeds, with a guardian ad litem or attorney stepping in for the absent parent.