Opinion No.

Honorable James S. McGrath Criminal District Attorney Jefferson County P. O. Box 2553 Beaumont, Texas 77704

Re: The special fund established by section 54.061(c) of the Family Code

Dear Mr. McGrath:

You have asked two questions dealing with the special fund established by section 54.061 of the Family Code which reads:(a) If a child is placed on probation under Section 54.04(d)(1) of this code, the juvenile court, after giving the child, parent, or other person responsible for the child's support a reasonable opportunity to be heard, may order the child, parent, or other person, if financially…