Tex. R. Civ. P. 306b

As amended through February 20, 2024

Rule 306b - ADVICE OF RIGHT TO APPEAL IN ORDERS CERTIFYING A CHILD TO STAND TRIAL AS AN ADULT

When a juvenile court issues an order under Family Code section 54.02 certifying a child to stand trial as an adult, the court must inform the child and the child's attorney, orally on the record and in writing in the certification order, that:

(a) the child may immediately appeal the certification order under Family Code section 56.01; and

(b) the appeal is accelerated under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 28.1.

Tex. R. Civ. P. 306b

Adopted November 30, 2022, effective 6/1/2023; amended May 30, 2023, effective 6/1/2023.

Notes and Comments

Comment to 2023 change: This rule is adopted to implement Texas Family Code section 56.01(h-1).