Texas Attorney General Reports December 21, 1978 (Opinion No.)

Honorable James Warren Smith, Jr. Frio County Attorney P. O. Box V Pearsall, Texas 78061 Re: Whether a magistrate who conducts a detention hearing in accordance with section 51.04, Family Code, must be a licensed attorney. Dear Mr. Smith: You have asked three questions relating to whether or not it is mandtory that a magistrate who conducts a detention hearing in accordance with section 51.