Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 5A.014 · Chapter 5A. PREVENTING, INVESTIGATING, AND PROSECUTING FAMILY VIOLENCE
REFERRAL TO MEDIATION, ARBITRATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, OR SIMILAR PROCEDURE PROHIBITED IN CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.
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Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
Notwithstanding Article 26.13(g) or 42A.301(b)(14), in a criminal prosecution arising from family violence a court may not refer or order the victim or the defendant involved to mediation, arbitration, dispute resolution, or another similar procedure.
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History
Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 202 (H.B. 1610), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2027.
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