EDINBURG – In pursuant to the Emergency Orders of the Supreme Court of Texas, the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas and the Hidalgo County Board of Judges, a plan of action for all juvenile matters pending in the 449th District Court in response to the imminent threat of the COVID-19 Pandemic has implemented measures to protect the public and staff while ensuring parties and defendants’ rights are also protected. “While it is important to address the public health and safety issues raised by the COVID-19 pandemic; the public, litigants, juvenile respondents and attorneys must rest assured that the Court's primary ...