Juvenile Probation Department
Gardner Betts Juvenile Justice Center
Estela P. Medina, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer
2515 S. Congress
Austin, TX 78704
Phone: (512) 854-7000
Fax: (512) 854-7097
The Travis County Juvenile Probation Department:
- Provides for public safety while addressing the needs of juvenile offenders, families, and victims of crime; and
- Assists parents in collecting and distributing court-ordered child support.
Court Services
Intake (24 hours): (512) 854-7090
Court Services consists of:
- Intake where juveniles are originally brought when an offenses has been committed;
- Deferred Prosecution where juveniles are informally processed for misdemeanor offenses, and mediation and community service restitution services are used to hold the juvenile accountable for his or her offense;
- The Court Unit where court investigators prepare cases for court to address the alleged delinquent conduct of juveniles; and
- The Legal Unit, which prepares and documents legal proceedings for court and maintains legal files.
- Guardian Ad Litem Report: April 2021
- Guardian Ad Litem Report: March 2021
- Guardian Ad Litem Report: November 2020
- Guardian Ad Litem Report: October 2020
- Guardian Ad Litem Report: July 2020
- Guardian Ad Litem Report: June 2020
- Guardian Ad Litem Report: May 2020
- Guardian Ad Litem Report: March 2020
- Guardian Ad Litem Report: February 2020
- Guardian Ad Litem Report: December 2019
- Guardian Ad Litem Report: November 2019
- Guardian Ad Litem Report: October 2019
- Guardian Ad Litem Report: September 2019
- Guardian Ad Litem Report: August 2019
- Guardian Ad Litem Report: July 2019
- Guardian Ad Litem Report: June 2019
- Guardian Ad Litem Report: May 2019
- Guardian Ad Litem Report: March 2019
- Guardian Ad Litem Report: February 2019
- Guardian Ad Litem Report: January 2019
Detention Services
Intake (24 hours): (512) 854-7090
Detention Services is the division responsible for housing and supervising juveniles awaiting trial who cannot be returned to the community during that time. Pursuant to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards, entities must make publically available specific policies, uniform data, and reviews. These documents are provided below:
- End the Silence Brochure in English (en español)
- Policy to Ensure Referrals for Allegations
- Allegations of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment
- 2021 Annual Review of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment Allegations
- 2020 Annual Review of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment Allegations
- 2019 Annual Review of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment Allegations
- 2018 Annual Review of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment Allegations
- 2017 Annual Review of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment Allegations
- 2016 Annual Review of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment Allegations
- AS-901 Reporting of Child Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
- Gardner-Betts Final PREA Audit Report
- Juvenile Facilities PREA Audit Report
Probation Services
Probation Services consists of three field supervision units, an intensive supervision unit, and a resource management unit. They are responsible for supervising juvenile offenders who have been tried in court, found guilty, and placed on probation. Supervision affords public protection, teaches juveniles accountability for their actions, and enhances their ability to make decisions in their lives.
Residential Services
Residential Services provides residential care to court-committed, male juveniles. They also manage the Gardner Betts Day School Program for AISD students who are under court supervision. Pursuant to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards, entities must make publically available specific policies, uniform data, and reviews. These documents are provided below:
- End the Silence Brochure in English (en español)
- Policy to Ensure Referrals for Allegations
- Allegations of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment
- 2021 Annual Review of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment Allegations
- 2020 Annual Review of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment Allegations
- 2019 Annual Review of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment Allegations
- 2018 Annual Review of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment Allegations
- 2017 Annual Review of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment Allegations
- 2016 Annual Review of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment Allegations
- AS-901 Reporting of Child Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
- Muerer ISC-Shelter Final PREA Audit Report
Administrative Services
Administrative Services supports the department in the areas of finance, training and education, personnel, building maintenance, research, and volunteer coordination.
- TJJD Commitments for Quarter 3 CY 19
- TJJD Commitments for Quarter 2 CY 19
- TJJD Commitments for Quarter 1 CY 19
- TJJD Commitments for 2018
- TJJD Commitments for 2017
- TJJD Commitments for 2016
- TJJD Commitments for 2015
- TJJD Commitments for Quarter 3 CY 15
- TJJD Commitments for Quarter 2 CY 15
- TJJD Commitments for Quarter 1 CY 15
- TJJD Commitments for CY 14
- TYC Commitments for CY 13
- TYC Commitments for CY 12
- TYC Commitments for CY 11
- TYC Commitments for CY 10
- TYC Commitments for CY 09
- TYC Commitments for CY 08
Domestic Relations Office
1010 Lavaca,
Austin, TX 78701 (Map)
Phone: (512) 854-9696
Fax: (512) 854-9294
The Domestic Relations Office handles specific areas of Family Law on behalf of the Travis County District Courts.
Services consist of:
- Monitor child support and provide enforcement when needed;
- Provide investigation and recommendations in custody disputes;
- Conduct monitoring and supervision of non-custodial parents to ensure support payments;
- Promote cooperative parenting between parents in the aftermath of a separation; and
- Provide free mediation to assist parents reach agreements regarding visitation.
Resources for Attorneys
- Modified Policy on Indigent Attorney Fees for Civil Family and Juvenile Cases (March 10, 2021)
- Order for Discovery Covered by HIPAA
- Qualified Protective Order Form
Psychology Interns
The Travis County Psychology Internship Program (TC-PIP) was developed for the purpose of providing a broad and general training program for psychology interns. The overarching goal of the program is to prepare professionals to successfully meet the unique challenges of practicing psychology within a public agency and to ensure clinical competency in working with culturally diverse groups. The program is a member of APPIC and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association. TC-PIP is listed in the Match under program code 202911. Questions related to the program’s accreditation status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 336-5979 / Email: [email protected]
Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation
To learn more about TC-PIP internship program, read the Intern Handbook.
Check out the policies and procedures related to the TC-PIP for more information.
Travis County Law Library
The Travis County Law Library can provide information for parents divorcing without an attorney.
Forms
For records requests and sealing related forms, please select the form needed, complete and return to the following email address for further processing: [email protected].
To reach someone by phone, please contact TCJPD Court Administration at 512-854-7063.
