Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

I'm 16 what are my rights?

I am a 16 year old that has been in treatment for 456 days and i want to sign myself out. I am not in treatment by court order I am here because my parents put me here. My question is Can i sign myself out? and if so how do i go about doing it?


Asked on 3/31/08, 3:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: I'm 16 what are my rights?

You cannot sign yourself out, as you are a minor. If you have been maltreated, then you can file a petition under the MHMR provisions of the Juvenile Justice code asking for the court to intervene and investigate the circumstances.

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Answered on 4/01/08, 7:14 am


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