Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.510 · Subchapter K. YOUTH DIVERSION
DIVERSION BY JUSTICE OR JUDGE.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) If a charge involving a child who is eligible for diversion is filed with a court, and the child does not contest the charge, a justice or judge shall divert the case under this article without the child having to enter a plea.
(b) A diversion under this article may not exceed 180 days.
(c) The terms of a diversion agreement under this article must be in writing and may include any of the diversion strategies described by Article 45A.505.
(d) The case of a child who successfully complies with the terms of a diversion agreement under this article shall be closed and reported as successful to the court.
(e) A child who does not comply with the terms of a diversion agreement under this article shall be referred to court for a hearing under Article 45A.511.
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.
Amended by:
Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 7 (H.B. 16), Sec. 10.04, eff. December 4, 2025.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.45A.htm
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Code of Criminal Procedure
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.501DEFINITIONS.Printed as Article 45A.509 or 45A.510
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.505DIVERSION STRATEGIES.Printed as Article 45A.510
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.508DIVERSION AGREEMENT.Printed as Article 45A.509 or 45A.510
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.511REFERRAL TO COURT.Printed as Article 45A.509 or 45A.510
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