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1. What happens if my child is taken into custody or placed in detention?

If your child is placed in custody, they will be immediately taken to the arresting police agency’s office. The parent / guardian will be contacted promptly. If detained, your child will be placed in a certified detention facility. Most juveniles from Parker County will be placed at the Granbury Regional Juvenile Justice Center, which you can reach by calling 817-579-0852. The center is located at:
1300 Crossland
Granbury, Texas 76048

2. What happens after placement in detention?

Within 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays), a detention hearing will be held. A parent / guardian will be notified of time and place of hearing. This hearing is solely to decide whether or not your child will continue to be held pending court action. If held, the judge will issue an Order for Detention which is valid for 10 business days. An attorney will be provided to the juvenile if one is not retained by parent / guardian.

3. Does my child have to be represented by an attorney for court hearings?

Yes. The only exception is the initial detention hearing. You may hire an attorney to represent your child at juvenile court hearings. If you can’t afford an attorney, you may apply for a court-appointed one. This can be done through the Juvenile Probation Office.

4. May a police officer question a juvenile without parental permission?

Yes. Consent is not required from parents for questioning to occur. When the juvenile is not in custody they are advised that they are not required to answer any questions and are free to leave at anytime.

5. Can a juvenile be fingerprinted and photographed without parental permission?

Yes. If a juvenile is in custody or referred to the juvenile court for delinquent conduct (Class B misdemeanor or greater), parental permission is not required.

6. If I have a complaint, to whom may I speak with?

Contact the chief juvenile probation officer at 817-594-2313.