Texas Family Code - Section 51.09. Waiver Of Rights
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§ 51.09. WAIVER OF RIGHTS. Unless a contrary intent
clearly appears elsewhere in this title, any right granted to a
child by this title or by the constitution or laws of this state or
the United States may be waived in proceedings under this title if:
(1) the waiver is made by the child and the attorney
for the child;
(2) the child and the attorney waiving the right are
informed of and understand the right and the possible consequences
of waiving it;
(3) the waiver is voluntary; and
(4) the waiver is made in writing or in court
proceedings that are recorded.
Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 1460, ch. 544, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1973.
Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 2154, ch. 693, § 9, eff.
Sept. 1, 1975; Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 84, § 1, eff. Sept. 1,
1989; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 64, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;
Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 429, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts
1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 557, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1991,
72nd Leg., ch. 593, § 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1991; Acts 1995, 74th
Leg., ch. 262, § 8, 9, eff. Jan. 1, 1996; Acts 1997, 75th Leg.,
ch. 1086, § 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Section: 51.07 51.071 51.072 51.073 51.074 51.075 51.08 51.09 51.095 51.10 51.101 51.102 51.11 51.115 51.116
Last modified: August 11, 2007
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