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Youth Defender Series: Section 54.11 Determinate Sentence Transfer Hearings

Resources

Release or Transfer Hearings

Statutory Authority
Family Code
Code of Criminal Procedure
Government Code
Human Resources Code
General Administrative Policy

Transfer Hearings Slide Presentation

Typical Steps in the Transfer Hearings Process

Case Law
Notice and Time for Hearing
Statutory Hearsay Exception
Transfer Factors
Right to Confront Witnesses
Experts
Length of Sentence
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Motions & Practice Forms

Who do transfer hearings apply to?
When is transfer mandatory?
When is transfer discretionary?
When are transfer hearings held?
Where are transfer hearings held?
Are youth entitled to an attorney during a transfer hearing?
What materials are admissible?

Defense Counsel Standards
What to Keep in Mind as You Represent a Youth Client
On-Boarding a Client
Selected Sample Forms and Templates
Conducting Fact and Mitigation Investigations
Creating a Mitigation Plan
Rehabilitation Programs for Youthful Offenders
Discovery Collection
Analyzing Documents
Third-Party Requests for Information
Rehabilitation Programs for Youthful Offenders at TDCJ - Ellis Unit
Articles of Interest

Conducting Fact and Mitigation Investigations

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