J. Aggravated Circumstances

If the court finds aggravated circumstances, it may:

•   Waive the requirement:

◦   of a service plan; and

◦   to make reasonable efforts to return the child to a parent; and

•   Accelerate the trial schedule. Tex. Fam. Code § 262.2015(a).

To view the list of aggravated circumstances, see Tex. Fam. Code § 262.2015.

The court must also:

•   Find that reasonable efforts to make it possible for the child to safely return home are not required;

•   Set and conduct the initial Permanency Hearing within 30 days of making this finding; and

•   Set the final hearing. (No required time frame other than before dismissal date set pursuant to Tex. Fam. Code § 263.401.) Tex. Fam. Code § 262.2015(c) and Tex. Fam. Code § 262.2015(d).