§ 54.012. INTERACTIVE VIDEO RECORDING OF DETENTION HEARING. (a) A detention hearing under Section 54.01 may be held using interactive video equipment if: (1) the child and the child's attorney agree to the video hearing; and (2) the parties to the proceeding have the opportunity to cross-examine witnesses. (b) A detention hearing may not be held using video equipment unless the video equipment for the hearing provides for a two-way communication of image and sound among the child, the court, and other parties at the hearing. (c) A recording of the communications shall be made. The recording shall be preserved until the earlier of: (1) the 91st day after the date on which the recording is made if the child is alleged to have engaged in conduct constituting a misdemeanor; (2) the 120th day after the date on which the recording is made if the child is alleged to have engaged in conduct constituting a felony; or (3) the date on which the adjudication hearing ends. (d) An attorney for the child may obtain a copy of the recording on payment of the reasonable costs of reproducing the copy. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 262, § 33, eff. Jan. 1, 1996. Amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 949, § 13, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.

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