Confidentiality of Warrants of Arrest

Sec. 58.010. CONFIDENTIALITY OF WARRANTS OF ARREST. Notwithstanding Article 15.26, Code of Criminal Procedure, an arrest warrant issued for a child and a complaint or affidavit on which an arrest warrant issued for a child is based are confidential and may be disclosed only to the following: (1) the judge, probation officer, and professional staff or consultants of the juvenile court; (2) a juvenile justice agency, as defined by Section 58.101; (3) a criminal justice agency, as defined by Section 411.082, Government Code; (4) an attorney representing the child's parent in a proceeding under this title; (5) an attorney representing the child; (6) a prosecuting attorney; or (7) with permission from the juvenile court, another individual, agency, or institution with a legitimate interest in the information or court. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 7 (H.B. 16), Sec. 15.04, eff. December 4, 2025. SUBCHAPTER B. JUVENILE JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM