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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 5.08 — Mediation in family violence cases

Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 5: FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 5.08

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.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 5.08Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Notwithstanding Article 26.13 (g) or 42A.301 (b)(15), in a criminal prosecution arising from family violence, as that term is defined by Section 71.004 , Family Code, a court shall not refer or order the victim or the defendant involved to mediation, dispute resolution, arbitration, or other similar procedures.

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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 5.08 (official source deep link)
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