Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.305 · Subchapter G. DEFERRED DISPOSITION
DISMISSAL OF COMPLAINT ON COMPLIANCE WITH JUDICIAL REQUIREMENTS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) On determining that the defendant has complied with the requirements imposed by the judge under this subchapter, the judge shall dismiss the complaint.
(b) If a complaint is dismissed under Subsection (a), there is not a final conviction and the complaint may not be used against the person for any purpose.
(c) The docket must clearly note that the judge dismissed the complaint and that there is not a final conviction.
(d) Records relating to a complaint dismissed as provided by Subsection (a) may be expunged under Subchapter A, B, or C, Chapter 55A.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001, eff. January 1, 2025.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.45A.htm
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