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The plan adopted under Texas Family Code section 54.012 by the 155th Judicial District Court of Fayette County and the County Court of Fayette County to conduct juvenile detention hearings as remote proceedings, governing remote participation, cross-examination, camera and confrontation requirements, and the presentation of physical evidence.
Applies to juvenile detention hearings before the 155th Judicial District Court of Fayette County and the County Court of Fayette County. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Remote Detention Hearing Procedures for Juvenile Detention Hearings, Fayette County, Texas. I. Plan Adoption: in accordance with Texas Family Code section 54.012, the 155th Judicial District Court of Fayette County and the County Court of Fayette County adopts this plan to conduct detention hearings as remote proceedings. II. Definitions: detention hearings have the meaning, scope and requirements in Family Code section 54.01; a 'remote proceeding' is one in which one or more participants (judge, party, attorney, witness, court reporter or other individual) attends remotely through technology and the internet, including teleconferencing or video conferencing. III. Procedures: (A) the court may, in its discretion, proceed with remote detention hearings under section 54.01(a), and consistent with constitutional requirements may allow or require any party, attorney, witness or court reporter to participate remotely; (B) the parties have the opportunity to cross-examine any witnesses; (C) the camera of any party or witness who testifies must provide an unobstructed view so the individual can be clearly seen, identified and heard, and a witness not clearly on camera will not be allowed to testify; and (D) physical evidence must be displayed so the court, attorneys, parties and witness can view it simultaneously, digital copies emailed to the court and court reporter before the hearing when practicable.
Remote Detention Hearing Procedures for Juvenile Detention Hearings, Fayette County, Texas. I. Plan Adoption: in accordance with Texas Family Code section 54.012, the 155th Judicial District Court of Fayette County and the County Court of Fayette County adopts this plan to conduct detention hearings as remote proceedings. II. Definitions: detention hearings have the meaning, scope and requirements
Reviewer note: Composed 2026-09-06 from the TOPICs custody scan (read via the text layer). Bound to Fayette County (juvenile). Standard Family Code 54.012 remote-detention plan.
1 verbatim requirement published by Palm Beach Division FC on remote appearance policy.
Judge Hooi does not usually allow hybrid hearings (one side in person, one virtual); if both sides prefer, everyone may appear in person instead; emergencies route through the clerk to a judge-entered handling order.