Four years ago, Williamson County’s juvenile system was based on punitive measures but thanks to a great judge and juvenile justice staff, today it is focused on youth rehabilitation and development.
Appointed to the 277th District Court in October 2013 by former Gov. Rick Perry, Judge Stacey Mathews, as the county’s juvenile Judge, is fulfilling her goal to ensure that both juveniles and young adults are treated supportively but not enabled to continue unlawful behaviors.
In Texas, children ages 10 to 17, and those over 17 alleged to have committed an offense that has a statute of limitations that exceeds juvenile age, can be processed through the juvenile court. The Juvenile Justice Code in the Texas Family Code is a hybrid system providing resolution for legal conflicts through both civil and a few criminal procedures.