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The plan adopted under Texas Family Code section 54.012 to conduct juvenile detention hearings in Hays County as remote proceedings, governing remote participation, cross-examination, camera and confrontation requirements, and the presentation of physical evidence.
Applies to juvenile detention hearings in Hays County. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Hays County Juvenile Court Plan for Remotely-Conducted Detention Hearings. In accordance with Texas Family Code section 54.012, the Court adopts this plan to conduct juvenile detention hearings as remote proceedings. 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. The court may, in its discretion, proceed with remote detention hearings under section 54.01(a) and may allow or require participants to appear remotely; the parties may cross-examine witnesses; a testifying party or witness must provide an unobstructed camera view (a witness not clearly on camera will not be allowed to testify); and physical evidence must be displayed so all can view it simultaneously, with digital copies provided before the hearing when practicable.
Hays County Juvenile Court Plan for Remotely-Conducted Detention Hearings. In accordance with Texas Family Code section 54.012, the Court adopts this plan to conduct juvenile detention hearings as remote proceedings. 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, witne
Reviewer note: Composed 2026-09-06 from the TOPICs custody scan (image-only; standard Family Code 54.012 remote-detention plan). Registered in two custody copies (docs 2475 and 2845); bundled as one instrument. Bound to Hays County (juvenile).
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.