Which statute covers the designation of the juvenile processing office?

• A. FC 54.011
• B. FC 52.025
• C. FC 52.010
• D. FC 53.030

Answer: (B)

The statute that covers the designation of the juvenile processing office is Texas Family Code 52.025. This provision specifically addresses which office is designated to receive and process juveniles in custody, guiding where intake, processing, and initial decisions occur after a juvenile is taken into custody. It frames who designates that processing office (typically the juvenile court or a designated official) and the authority behind that designation, ensuring consistent handling and documentation.

The other statutes mentioned relate to different parts of juvenile proceedings and do not establish the designation of the processing office, so they don’t fit this specific requirement.