Texas statute
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.507 — Youth diversion coordinator
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.507
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 court may designate a youth diversion coordinator to assist the court in: (1) determining whether a child is eligible for diversion; (2) employing a diversion strategy authorized by this subchapter; (3) presenting and maintaining diversion agreements; (4) monitoring diversions; (5) maintaining records regarding whether one or more diversions were successful or unsuccessful; and (6) coordinating referrals to court. (b) The responsibilities of the youth diversion coordinator may be performed by: (1) a court administrator or court clerk, or a person who regularly performs the duties of court administrator or court clerk; (2) an individual or entity that provides juvenile case manager services under Article 45A.451 ; (3) a court-related services office; (4) a community supervision and corrections department, including a juvenile probation department; (5) a county or municipal employee, including a peace officer; (6) a community volunteer; (7) an institution of higher education, including a public, private, or independent institution of higher education; or (8) a qualified nonprofit organization as determined by the court.
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