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juvenile transfer hearing in Texas

15 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1982–2026 6 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Texas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (18)

CaseFollowedCited
Matter of SJMgreen
texapp · 1996 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2025
2 sentences

2023See In re S.J.M., 922 S.W.2d 241, 242 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1996, no writ) (“Because a juvenile transfer hearing is dispositional, rather than adjudicational in nature, a juvenile court may consider hearsay reports without violating the juvenile's right of confrontation.”); L.M.C. v. State, 861 S.W.2d 541, 542 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1993, no writ) (“The juvenile court determines probable cause in a nonadversary preliminary hearing.

2005See In re J.A.W., 976 S.W.2d 260, 264 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 1998, no pet.) ("Section 54.02(e) of the Family Code, which allows the court to consider written reports from probation officers, professional court employees, and professional consultants, provides an explicit exception to the hearsay rule in a transfer to criminal court proceeding.”); In re S.J.M., 922 S.W.2d 241, 242 (Tex.App.Houston [14th Dist.] 1996, no writ) ("Because a juvenile transfer hearing is dispositional, rather than adjudicational in nature, a juvenile court may consider hearsay reports without violating the juvenile’s

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In Re GBBgreen
texapp · 1982 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–2005
2 sentences

2005See In re J.A.W., 976 S.W.2d 260, 264 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 1998, no pet.) ("Section 54.02(e) of the Family Code, which allows the court to consider written reports from probation officers, professional court employees, and professional consultants, provides an explicit exception to the hearsay rule in a transfer to criminal court proceeding.”); In re S.J.M., 922 S.W.2d 241, 242 (Tex.App.Houston [14th Dist.] 1996, no writ) ("Because a juvenile transfer hearing is dispositional, rather than adjudicational in nature, a juvenile court may consider hearsay reports without violating the juvenile’s

1996In re G.B.B., 638 S.W.2d 162, 164 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 1982, no writ).

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McKaine v. Stategreen
texapp · 2005 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026See, e.g., In re C.P.C., 2025 WL 2956226 , at *2 (“Because a juvenile transfer hearing is dispositional rather than adjudicational in nature, a juvenile court may consider hearsay without violating the juvenile’s right to confrontation.”); In re B.M., 2019 WL 1388561 , at *13 (“[B]ecause the transfer hearing is a nonadversary preliminary hearing, the juvenile court may rely upon hearsay as well as written and oral testimony in making its probable-cause findings.”); In re A.W., 661 S.W.3d at 554 (“[A] juvenile court in a transfer hearing is not required to resolve the admissibility of hearsay e

2026See, e.g., In re C.P.C., 2025 WL 2956226 , at *2 (“Because a juvenile transfer hearing is dispositional rather than adjudicational in nature, a juvenile court may consider hearsay without violating the juvenile’s right to confrontation.”); In re B.M., 2019 WL 1388561 , at *13 (“[B]ecause the transfer hearing is a nonadversary preliminary hearing, the juvenile court may rely upon hearsay as well as written and oral testimony in making its probable-cause findings.”); In re A.W., 661 S.W.3d at 554 (“[A] juvenile court in a transfer hearing is not required to resolve the admissibility of hearsay e

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Grant v. Stategreen
texapp · 2010 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026See, e.g., In re C.P.C., 2025 WL 2956226 , at *2 (“Because a juvenile transfer hearing is dispositional rather than adjudicational in nature, a juvenile court may consider hearsay without violating the juvenile’s right to confrontation.”); In re B.M., 2019 WL 1388561 , at *13 (“[B]ecause the transfer hearing is a nonadversary preliminary hearing, the juvenile court may rely upon hearsay as well as written and oral testimony in making its probable-cause findings.”); In re A.W., 661 S.W.3d at 554 (“[A] juvenile court in a transfer hearing is not required to resolve the admissibility of hearsay e

2026See, e.g., In re C.P.C., 2025 WL 2956226 , at *2 (“Because a juvenile transfer hearing is dispositional rather than adjudicational in nature, a juvenile court may consider hearsay without violating the juvenile’s right to confrontation.”); In re B.M., 2019 WL 1388561 , at *13 (“[B]ecause the transfer hearing is a nonadversary preliminary hearing, the juvenile court may rely upon hearsay as well as written and oral testimony in making its probable-cause findings.”); In re A.W., 661 S.W.3d at 554 (“[A] juvenile court in a transfer hearing is not required to resolve the admissibility of hearsay e

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In Re CDTgreen
texapp · 2003 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2020
2 sentences

2020See In re C.E.C., No. 2-06-065-CV, 2006 WL 3627134 , at *2 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth Dec. 14, 2006, no pet.) (mem. op.); In re C.D.T., 98 S.W.3d 280, 283 (Tex. App.— Houston [1st Dist.] 2003, pet. denied); In re R.

2006Dr. Cooke saw C.E.C. three times for a total of about four hours and administered several tests. 13: In re C.D.T., 98 S.W.3d 280, 283 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2003, pet. denied); see In re S.M., No. 02-05-00262-CV, 2006 WL 2986613, at *2-3 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth Oct. 19, 2006, no pet. h.) (holding that Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36 , 124 S. Ct. 1354 (2004) does not apply to a juvenile transfer hearing because a transfer hearing is not a stage of a criminal prosecution for Sixth Amendment purposes); In re D.J., 909 S.W.2d 621, 623 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 1995, writ dism’d w.o.j.) (“A s

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Crawford v. Washingtongreen
scotus · 2004 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Dr. Cooke saw C.E.C. three times for a total of about four hours and administered several tests. 13: In re C.D.T., 98 S.W.3d 280, 283 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2003, pet. denied); see In re S.M., No. 02-05-00262-CV, 2006 WL 2986613, at *2-3 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth Oct. 19, 2006, no pet. h.) (holding that Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36 , 124 S. Ct. 1354 (2004) does not apply to a juvenile transfer hearing because a transfer hearing is not a stage of a criminal prosecution for Sixth Amendment purposes); In re D.J., 909 S.W.2d 621, 623 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 1995, writ dism’d w.o.j.) (“A s

2006Dr. Cooke saw C.E.C. three times for a total of about four hours and administered several tests. 13: In re C.D.T., 98 S.W.3d 280, 283 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2003, pet. denied); see In re S.M., No. 02-05-00262-CV, 2006 WL 2986613, at *2-3 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth Oct. 19, 2006, no pet. h.) (holding that Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36 , 124 S. Ct. 1354 (2004) does not apply to a juvenile transfer hearing because a transfer hearing is not a stage of a criminal prosecution for Sixth Amendment purposes); In re D.J., 909 S.W.2d 621, 623 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 1995, writ dism’d w.o.j.) (“A s

12
LMC v. Stategreen
texapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See In re S.J.M., 922 S.W.2d 241, 242 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1996, no writ) (“Because a juvenile transfer hearing is dispositional, rather than adjudicational in nature, a juvenile court may consider hearsay reports without violating the juvenile's right of confrontation.”); L.M.C. v. State, 861 S.W.2d 541, 542 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1993, no writ) (“The juvenile court determines probable cause in a nonadversary preliminary hearing.

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Russeau v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006Crawford, 541 U.S. at 36 , 124 S.Ct. at 1354 ; Russeau v. State, 171 S.W.3d 871, 880 (Tex.Crim.App.2005), cert. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 126 S.Ct. 2982 , 165 L.Ed.2d 989 (2006). *426 Section 54.11(d) purports to allow probation officer reports, incident reports, and the like to come in at a juvenile transfer hearing without the testimony of the authoring witness, thereby denying a juvenile's confrontation right to cross-examine witnesses against him.

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In Re SMgreen
texapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006Dr. Cooke saw C.E.C. three times for a total of about four hours and administered several tests. 13: In re C.D.T., 98 S.W.3d 280, 283 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2003, pet. denied); see In re S.M., No. 02-05-00262-CV, 2006 WL 2986613, at *2-3 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth Oct. 19, 2006, no pet. h.) (holding that Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36 , 124 S. Ct. 1354 (2004) does not apply to a juvenile transfer hearing because a transfer hearing is not a stage of a criminal prosecution for Sixth Amendment purposes); In re D.J., 909 S.W.2d 621, 623 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 1995, writ dism’d w.o.j.) (“A s

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In re D.J.green
texapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006Dr. Cooke saw C.E.C. three times for a total of about four hours and administered several tests. 13: In re C.D.T., 98 S.W.3d 280, 283 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2003, pet. denied); see In re S.M., No. 02-05-00262-CV, 2006 WL 2986613, at *2-3 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth Oct. 19, 2006, no pet. h.) (holding that Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36 , 124 S. Ct. 1354 (2004) does not apply to a juvenile transfer hearing because a transfer hearing is not a stage of a criminal prosecution for Sixth Amendment purposes); In re D.J., 909 S.W.2d 621, 623 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 1995, writ dism’d w.o.j.) (“A s

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Matter of DSgreen
texapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006Code Ann. § 54.11(d); see In re D.S. , 921 S.W.2d 383, 388 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 1996, writ dism’d w.o.j.) (holding that family code section 54.11(d) authorizes the use of TYC reports); accord C.D.T., 98 S.W.3d at 282-83 .

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In Re RGSgreen
texapp · 1978 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005See In re J.A.W., 976 S.W.2d 260, 264 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 1998, no pet.) ("Section 54.02(e) of the Family Code, which allows the court to consider written reports from probation officers, professional court employees, and professional consultants, provides an explicit exception to the hearsay rule in a transfer to criminal court proceeding.”); In re S.J.M., 922 S.W.2d 241, 242 (Tex.App.Houston [14th Dist.] 1996, no writ) ("Because a juvenile transfer hearing is dispositional, rather than adjudicational in nature, a juvenile court may consider hearsay reports without violating the juvenile’s

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In Re QDgreen
texapp · 1980 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005See In re J.A.W., 976 S.W.2d 260, 264 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 1998, no pet.) ("Section 54.02(e) of the Family Code, which allows the court to consider written reports from probation officers, professional court employees, and professional consultants, provides an explicit exception to the hearsay rule in a transfer to criminal court proceeding.”); In re S.J.M., 922 S.W.2d 241, 242 (Tex.App.Houston [14th Dist.] 1996, no writ) ("Because a juvenile transfer hearing is dispositional, rather than adjudicational in nature, a juvenile court may consider hearsay reports without violating the juvenile’s

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Matter of Jawgreen
texapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005See In re J.A.W., 976 S.W.2d 260, 264 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 1998, no pet.) ("Section 54.02(e) of the Family Code, which allows the court to consider written reports from probation officers, professional court employees, and professional consultants, provides an explicit exception to the hearsay rule in a transfer to criminal court proceeding.”); In re S.J.M., 922 S.W.2d 241, 242 (Tex.App.Houston [14th Dist.] 1996, no writ) ("Because a juvenile transfer hearing is dispositional, rather than adjudicational in nature, a juvenile court may consider hearsay reports without violating the juvenile’s

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United States v. A.R., a Male Juvenile, A.R.green
ca3 · 1994 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999Appellant is challenging the use of the report against him at the juvenile transfer hearing. [12] A similar argument was made in United States v. A.R., 38 F.3d 699 (3 rd Cir.1994).

1999Appellant is challenging the use of the report against him at the juvenile transfer hearing. 12 A similar argument was made in United States v. AR, 38 F.3d 699 (3rd Cir.1994).

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Matter of MILgreen
texapp · 1980 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994The State must only "present to the court evidence that will permit the court to exercise its discretion...." Matter of M.I.L., 601 S.W.2d at 177 .

1994The State must only “present to the court evidence that will permit the court to exercise its discretion....” Matter of M.I.L., 601 S.W.2d at 177.

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Geesa v. Statered
texcrimapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994Compare, Geesa v. State, 820 S.W.2d 154 (Tex.Cr.App. 1991).

1994Compare, Geesa v. State, 820 S.W.2d 154 (Tex.Cr.App.1991).

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BRD v. Stategreen
texapp · 1978 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994In the Matter of Honsaker, 539 S.W.2d 198 (Tex.App.— Dallas 1976); and, B.R.D. v. State, 575 S.W.2d 126 (Tex.App.—Corpus Christi 1979).

1994Honsaker, 539 S.W.2d at 201 ; and, B.R.D., 575 S.W.2d at 131.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
In re D.W.L. green
texapp · 1992
1 sentence

2023The juvenile court may use hearsay as well as written and oral testimony.”) (internal citations omitted); In re D.W.L., 828 S.W.2d 520 , 524–25 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1992, no writ) (“Further, the trial court can determine probable cause in a nonadversary preliminary hearing through the use of hearsay besides written and oral testimony.

12023–2023
Kent v. United States green
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

2021The Supreme Court has recognized the waiver of the juvenile court’s jurisdiction as a “critically important” action and held that the transfer “hearing must measure up to the essentials of due process and fair treatment.” Kent v. United States, 383 U.S. 541, 562 , 86 S. Ct. 1045, 1057 , 16 L.

2021The Supreme Court has recognized the waiver of the juvenile court’s jurisdiction as a “critically important” action and held that the transfer “hearing must measure up to the essentials of due process and fair treatment.” Kent v. United States, 383 U.S. 541, 562 , 86 S. Ct. 1045, 1057 , 16 L.

12021–2021
cluster 250010 green
cadc · 1959
1 sentence

2021Indeed, Kent goes on to explain that due process in a juvenile transfer hearing mandates “a hearing, including access to the social records and probation or similar reports which presumably are considered by the court, and . . . a statement of reasons for the Juvenile Court’s decision.” Id. at 557 .

12021–2021
Sorto v. Texas green
scotus · 2006
1 sentence

2006Crawford, 541 U.S. at 36 , 124 S.Ct. at 1354 ; Russeau v. State, 171 S.W.3d 871, 880 (Tex.Crim.App.2005), cert. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 126 S.Ct. 2982 , 165 L.Ed.2d 989 (2006). *426 Section 54.11(d) purports to allow probation officer reports, incident reports, and the like to come in at a juvenile transfer hearing without the testimony of the authoring witness, thereby denying a juvenile's confrontation right to cross-examine witnesses against him.

12006–2006
Matter of Honsaker green
texapp · 1976
2 sentences

1994In the Matter of Honsaker, 539 S.W.2d 198 (Tex.App.— Dallas 1976); and, B.R.D. v. State, 575 S.W.2d 126 (Tex.App.—Corpus Christi 1979).

1994Honsaker, 539 S.W.2d at 201 ; and, B.R.D., 575 S.W.2d at 131.

11994–1994
Coffin v. State green
texapp · 1993
2 sentences

1994Coffin v. State, 850 S.W.2d 608 (Tex.App.— El Paso 1993).

1994Coffin v. State, 850 S.W.2d 608 (Tex.App.— El Paso 1993).

11994–1994
Matter of JRC green
texapp · 1977
1 sentence

1982In the Matter of J.R.C., supra. By his failure to do so, he waived his right to confrontation and cross-examination. *164 Appellant's argument, concerning the hearsay nature of the reports and the denial of the right to confront the absent witnesses has no merit when directed at a juvenile transfer hearing.

11982–1982

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 54.02 (12) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 51.17 (5)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 58 (2017–2026) AL 38 (1980–2022) IL 16 (1979–2021) TX 15 (1982–2026) TN 13 (1993–2021) AR 11 (2004–2026) WV 9 (1982–2014) SD 4 (1991–1999) AZ 3 (1995–2004) OH 3 (2017–2022) NE 3 (2000–2025) KY 3 (2013–2021) MA 3 (1983–1992) VA 2 (1995–1996) ND 2 (2011–2011)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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