Texas HB1821 amends the Family Code to enhance the process for sealing juvenile records by providing detailed information and resources.

Texas HB1821 amends the Family Code to require employees of the juvenile probation department to provide written explanations and oral discussions about the sealing of juvenile records when a child is referred to the department. It mandates that these officials also provide a list of local resources, including attorneys who offer pro bono or low-cost services for sealing juvenile records. Additionally, the State Bar of Texas must create and maintain a directory of such attorneys, organized by judicial regions, and make this directory available to relevant officials.

Texas HB1821 amends the Family Code to enhance the process for sealing juvenile records by providing detailed information and resources.

Texas HB1821 amends the Family Code to require employees of the juvenile probation department to provide written explanations and oral discussions about the sealing of juvenile records when a child is referred to the department. It mandates that these officials also provide a list of local resources, including attorneys who offer pro bono or low-cost services for sealing juvenile records. Additionally, the State Bar of Texas must create and maintain a directory of such attorneys, organized by judicial regions, and make this directory available to relevant officials.