Texas statute
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.509 — Intermediate diversion
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.509
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) If provided by a youth diversion plan, a youth diversion coordinator or juvenile case manager shall advise the child and the child's parent before a case is filed that the case may be diverted under this article for a reasonable period not to exceed 180 days if: (1) the child is eligible for diversion under Article 45A.504 ; (2) diversion is in the best interests of the child and promotes the long-term safety of the community; (3) the child and the child's parent consent to diversion with the knowledge that diversion is optional; and (4) the child and the child's parent are informed that they may terminate the diversion at any time and, if terminated, the case will be referred to court. (b) The terms of a diversion agreement under this article must be in writing and may include any of the diversion strategies under Article 45A.505 . (c) The case of a child who successfully complies with the terms of a diversion agreement under this article shall be closed and reported as successful to the court. (d) A child who does not comply with the terms of a diversion agreement under this article shall be referred to court under Article 45A.511 .
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