Tex. Gov't Code § 130.001 · Chapter 130. JUVENILE FAMILY DRUG COURT PROGRAM
JUVENILE FAMILY DRUG COURT PROGRAM DEFINED.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
In this chapter, "juvenile family drug court program" means a program that has the following essential characteristics:
(1) the integration of substance abuse treatment services in the processing of cases and proceedings under Title 3, Family Code;
(2) the use of a comprehensive case management approach involving court-appointed case managers and court-appointed special advocates to rehabilitate an individual who is suspected of substance abuse and who resides with a child who is the subject of a case filed under Title 3, Family Code;
(3) early identification and prompt placement of eligible individuals who volunteer to participate in the program;
(4) comprehensive substance abuse needs assessment and referrals to appropriate substance abuse treatment agencies for participants;
(5) a progressive treatment approach with specific requirements for participants to meet for successful completion of the program;
(6) monitoring of abstinence through periodic screening for alcohol or screening for controlled substances;
(7) ongoing judicial interaction with program participants;
(8) monitoring and evaluation of program goals and effectiveness;
(9) continuing interdisciplinary education for the promotion of effective program planning, implementation, and operation; and
(10) development of partnerships with public agencies and community organizations.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 135 (H.B. 454), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.130.htm
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