What Does INJ TO CHILD BI Mean?
People see “INJ TO CHILD BI” on a court document or jail record and want to know what it means.
- INJ = Injury
- TO CHILD = To a Child
- BI = Bodily Injury
The charge is injury to a child causing bodily injury. “Bodily injury” means physical pain, illness, or any impairment of physical condition. A more serious version of this charge—injury causing serious bodily injury—is a first-degree felony.
The statute and the punishment
The offense is defined in section 22.04 of the Texas Penal Code. The punishment is a third-degree felony: 2 to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
If your loved one has been arrested for this charge, read If Your Loved One Has Been Arrested.