Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 5.08 · Chapter 5. FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION
MEDIATION IN FAMILY VIOLENCE CASES.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
Text of article effective until April 01, 2027
Notwithstanding Article 26.13(g) or 42A.301(b)(15), in a criminal prosecution arising from family violence, as that term is defined by Section 71.004, Family Code, a court shall not refer or order the victim or the defendant involved to mediation, dispute resolution, arbitration, or other similar procedures.
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History
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 389, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 4170), Sec. 4.002, eff. September 1, 2019.
Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 202 (H.B. 1610), Sec. 3.01, eff. April 1, 2027.
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