Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 62.355 · Subchapter H. EXEMPTIONS FROM REGISTRATION FOR CERTAIN JUVENILES
WAIVER OF HEARING.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) The prosecuting attorney may waive the state's right to a hearing under this subchapter and agree that registration under this chapter is not required. A waiver under this subsection must state whether the waiver is entered under a plea agreement.
(b) If the waiver is entered under a plea agreement, the court, without a hearing, shall:
(1) enter an order exempting the respondent from registration under this chapter; or
(2) under Section 54.03(j), Family Code, inform the respondent that the court believes a hearing under this article is required and give the respondent the opportunity to:
(A) withdraw the respondent's plea of guilty, nolo contendere, or true; or
(B) affirm the respondent's plea and participate in the hearing.
(c) If the waiver is entered other than under a plea agreement, the court, without a hearing, shall enter an order exempting the respondent from registration under this chapter.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Reenacted and amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1008 (H.B. 867), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2005.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm
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