H.B. No. 4885 amends the Family Code to facilitate the disclosure of confidential juvenile records to managed assigned counsel programs. The bill introduces a new definition for "managed assigned counsel program" and expands the circumstances under which juvenile records can be shared. Specifically, it allows for the sharing of information with these programs when they are responsible for appointing attorneys to represent children in juvenile proceedings, particularly in determining indigence or overseeing appointed counsel once a request for such counsel is made.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing provisions regarding the disclosure of juvenile records by adding managed assigned counsel programs to the list of entities that can access these records. This includes provisions for sharing information necessary for the program's duties, thereby enhancing the legal framework for supporting juvenile defendants. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and apply to records created before, on, or after the effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Family Code 51.02, Family Code 58.004, Family Code 58.007 (Family Code 58, Family Code 51)
House Committee Report: Family Code 51.02, Family Code 58.004, Family Code 58.007 (Family Code 58, Family Code 51)
Engrossed: Family Code 51.02, Family Code 58.004, Family Code 58.007 (Family Code 58, Family Code 51)
Senate Committee Report: Family Code 51.02, Family Code 58.004, Family Code 58.007 (Family Code 58, Family Code 51)
Enrolled: Family Code 51.02, Family Code 58.004, Family Code 58.007 (Family Code 58, Family Code 51)