Texas statute
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.506 — Youth diversion plan
Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 45A: JUSTICE AND MUNICIPAL COURTS, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.506
Statutory text current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Texas.
(a) A youth diversion plan is a written plan that describes the types of strategies that will be used to implement youth diversion. A youth diversion plan does not limit the types of diversion strategies that may be imposed under a diversion agreement under Article 45A.508 . (b) Each justice and municipal court shall adopt a youth diversion plan. (c) A youth diversion plan may be devised for a county or municipality or an individual court within a county or municipality. (d) In accordance with Chapter 791 , Government Code, a local government may enter into an agreement with one or more local governments to create a regional youth diversion plan and collaborate in the implementation of this subchapter. (e) A youth diversion plan may include an agreement with a service provider to provide services for a diversion strategy. (f) A youth diversion plan may contain guidelines for disposition or diversion of a child's case by law enforcement. The guidelines are not mandatory. (g) A current youth diversion plan must be maintained on file for public inspection in each justice and municipal court, including courts that collaborate with one or more counties or municipalities. (h) A court or local government may adopt rules necessary to coordinate services under a youth diversion plan or to implement this subchapter.
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