§ 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.

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