The following terms, as used in this chapter, have the following meanings unless otherwise expressly defined within the chapter.

1. (1) Juvenile--A person who is under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, confined in a juvenile justice facility, or participating in a juvenile justice program, including a prevention and intervention program, regardless of age.
2. (2) Juvenile Justice Facility ("facility")--a facility that is registered by TJJD pursuant to Sections 51.12, 51.125, or 51.126, Family Code.

3. (3) Juvenile Justice Professional--A person who is:

   1. (A) certified by TJJD as a juvenile probation officer, community activities officer, or juvenile supervision officer; or
   2. (B) employed by, contracting with, or volunteering with a department, program, or facility or a non-juvenile justice contract facility.
4. (4) Juvenile Justice Program ("program")--Has the meaning assigned by §344.100 of this title.
5. (5) Juvenile Probation Department ("department")--Has the meaning assigned by §344.100 of this title.
6. (6) Non-Juvenile Justice Contract Facility--A facility in which a juvenile is placed pursuant to a contract with a department, program, facility, or juvenile board, other than a facility registered with TJJD.
7. (7) TJJD--The Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

Source Note:The provisions of this §345.100 adopted to be effective March 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 1287; amended to be effective July 15, 2014, 39 TexReg 5196; amended to be effective September 1, 2025, 50 TexReg 2613.