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Can TYC make juveniles register as sex offenders?

From the Dallas News Crime Blog:The Tarrant County District Attorney's office is asking the state Attorney General whether the Texas Youth Commission can make juveniles register as sex offenders. The DA's question to the AG: "Does TYC have the authority under § 87.85(g)(3) of the Texas Administrative Code to require an offender to register as a sex offender, notwithstanding that provision conflicts with the juvenile court's authority under article 62.352(b)(1) and (c) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, and the juvenile court has opted to exercise its authority to defer a decision on registration?" See a copy of the letter from DA Tim Curry's office to the attorney general: tarrantcountyAG.pdfFrom the DA's letter, here's the exact issue at question:Specifically, your opinion is sought on whether section 87...continue to full post

Full post as published by Grits for Breakfast on November 24, 2008 (boomark / email).