Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.507 · Subchapter K. YOUTH DIVERSION
YOUTH DIVERSION COORDINATOR.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) A court may designate a youth diversion coordinator to assist the court in:
(1) determining whether a child is eligible for diversion;
(2) employing a diversion strategy authorized by this subchapter;
(3) presenting and maintaining diversion agreements;
(4) monitoring diversions;
(5) maintaining records regarding whether one or more diversions were successful or unsuccessful; and
(6) coordinating referrals to court.
(b) The responsibilities of the youth diversion coordinator may be performed by:
(1) a court administrator or court clerk, or a person who regularly performs the duties of court administrator or court clerk;
(2) an individual or entity that provides juvenile case manager services under Article 45A.451;
(3) a court-related services office;
(4) a community supervision and corrections department, including a juvenile probation department;
(5) a county or municipal employee, including a peace officer;
(6) a community volunteer;
(7) an institution of higher education, including a public, private, or independent institution of higher education; or
(8) a qualified nonprofit organization as determined by the court.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 204 (H.B. 1620), Sec. 5.027(a), eff. September 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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