NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS OF VICTIMS OF JUVENILES.
Tex. FAM Code § 57.0031.
in effectAt the initial contact or at the earliest possible time after the initial contact between the victim of a reported crime and the juvenile probation office having the responsibility for the disposition of the juvenile, the office shall provide the victim a written notice:
(1) containing information about the availability of emergency and medical services, if applicable;
(2) stating that the victim has the right to receive information regarding compensation to victims of crime as provided by the Crime Victims' Compensation Act (Chapter 56B , Code of Criminal Procedure), including information about:
(A) the costs that may be compensated and the amount of compensation, eligibility for compensation, and procedures for application for compensation;
(B) the payment for a medical examination for a victim of a sexual assault; and
(C) referral to available social service agencies that may offer additional assistance;
(3) stating the name, address, and phone number of the victim assistance coordinator for victims of juveniles;
(4) containing the following statement: "You may call the crime victim assistance coordinator for the status of the case and information about victims' rights.";
(5) stating the rights of victims of crime under Section 57.002 ;
(6) summarizing each procedural stage in the processing of a juvenile case, including preliminary investigation, detention, informal adjustment of a case, disposition hearings, release proceedings, restitution, and appeals;
(7) suggesting steps the victim may take if the victim is subjected to threats or intimidation;
(8) stating the case number and assigned court for the case; and
(9) stating that the victim has the right to file a victim impact statement and to have it considered in juvenile proceedings.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 262, Sec. 51, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.