Texas statute
Tex. Fam. Code § 54.0326 — Deferral of adjudication and dismissal of certain cases on completion of trafficked persons program
Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 54: JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS, Texas Family Code.
Full text of Tex. Fam. Code § 54.0326
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) This section applies to a juvenile court or to an alternative juvenile court exercising simultaneous jurisdiction over proceedings under this title and Subtitle E, Title 5, in the manner authorized by Section 51.0413 . (b) A juvenile court may defer adjudication proceedings under Section 54.03 until the child's 18th birthday and require a child to participate in a program established under Section 152.0017 , Human Resources Code, if the child: (1) is alleged to have engaged in delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need for supervision and may be a victim of conduct that constitutes an offense under Section 20A.02 , Penal Code; and (2) presents to the court an oral or written request to participate in the program. (c) Following a child's completion of the program, the court shall dismiss the case with prejudice at the time the child presents satisfactory evidence that the child successfully completed the program.
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