SECTION 379.717. Legal Assistance Services

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A center must:
(1) maintain a current list of local legal entities including civil and criminal justice agencies and contact people in each county where services are provided;
(2) offer support and accompaniment to residents and nonresidents in their pursuit of legal options;
(3) ensure legal advocacy services are available and specific to the needs of victims of family violence; and
(4) encourage the justice system to respond consistently to the needs of victims of family violence and to hold batterers accountable.

Source Note: The provisions of this §379.717 adopted to be effective December 23, 2007, 32 TexReg 9328; amended to be effective September 1, 2013, 38 TexReg 4309

                    
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