# 37 Tex. Admin. Code § 380.9311: 37 TAC § 380.9311. Access to Attorneys and Courts

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## Section

- **Citation:** 37 Tex. Admin. Code § 380.9311
- **Heading:** 37 TAC § 380.9311. Access to Attorneys and Courts
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Texas Administrative Code / Title 37 PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS / Part 11 TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT / Chapter 380 RULES FOR STATE-OPERATED PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES / 37 TAC § 380.9311

## Text

(a) Purpose. The purpose of this policy is to provide
 for youth access to any attorney or court through the use of mail,
 telephone, and visitation.
(b) Telephone.
(1) Liberal but reasonable time limits are placed on
 calls to attorneys, attorneys' staff, and court staff.
(2) Youth have the right to confidential communication
 with their attorneys, attorneys' staff, and court staff. Calls to
 attorneys, attorneys' staff, and court staff are made using TJJD staff
 telephones and are not charged against any pre-paid minutes allotted
 to the youth or purchased on behalf of the youth.
(3) Calls from attorneys, attorneys' staff, or court
 staff may interrupt regular program activities including school, group
 meetings, and work duties when necessary.
(4) Youth may receive incoming calls from attorneys,
 attorneys' staff, or court staff at any time during the day. When
 youth are unable to come to the telephone, messages are taken.
(c) Mail. Youth are provided an unlimited number of
 stamps and writing material for use in contacting attorneys, attorneys'
 staff, or court staff.
(d) Visitation.
(1) Youth may receive visits from their attorneys,
 including their attorneys' staff, any day of the week at any time
 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and after 5:00 p.m. if reasonable
 arrangements can be made.
(2) Youth are provided confidential visitation with
 their attorneys and their attorneys' staff.
(3) Youth may decline to visit with their attorneys
 or their attorneys' staff.

## Nearby sections

- [37 Tex. Admin. Code § 380.9301 37 TAC § 380.9301. Basic Youth Rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T37_P11_C380_S380_9301.md)
- [37 Tex. Admin. Code § 380.9311 37 TAC § 380.9311. Access to Attorneys and Courts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T37_P11_C380_S380_9311.md)
- [37 Tex. Admin. Code § 380.9312 37 TAC § 380.9312. Visitation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T37_P11_C380_S380_9312.md)
- [37 Tex. Admin. Code § 380.9313 37 TAC § 380.9313. Use of Telephone](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T37_P11_C380_S380_9313.md)
- [37 Tex. Admin. Code § 380.9315 37 TAC § 380.9315. Youth Mail](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T37_P11_C380_S380_9315.md)
- [37 Tex. Admin. Code § 380.9317 37 TAC § 380.9317. Visitation with Personal Clergy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T37_P11_C380_S380_9317.md)
- [37 Tex. Admin. Code § 380.9331 37 TAC § 380.9331. Youth Grievance System](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T37_P11_C380_S380_9331.md)
- [37 Tex. Admin. Code § 380.9333 37 TAC § 380.9333. Investigation of Alleged Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T37_P11_C380_S380_9333.md)
- [37 Tex. Admin. Code § 380.9337 37 TAC § 380.9337. Zero-Tolerance for Sexual Abuse, Sexual Activity, and Sexual Harassment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T37_P11_C380_S380_9337.md)
- [37 Tex. Admin. Code § 380.9353 37 TAC § 380.9353. Appeals to the Executive Director](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T37_P11_C380_S380_9353.md)

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