Texas statute
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.510 — Diversion by justice or judge
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.510
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 a charge involving a child who is eligible for diversion is filed with a court, and the child does not contest the charge, a justice or judge shall divert the case under this article without the child having to enter a plea. (b) A diversion under this article may not exceed 180 days. (c) The terms of a diversion agreement under this article must be in writing and may include any of the diversion strategies described by Article 45A.505 . (d) 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. (e) A child who does not comply with the terms of a diversion agreement under this article shall be referred to court for a hearing under Article 45A.511 .
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