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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 45A.501 — DEFINITIONS

CR § 45A.501Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 45A. JUSTICE AND MUNICIPAL COURTS · Art. K. YOUTH DIVERSION

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In this subchapter:
(1)"Charge" means a formal or informal allegation of an offense, including a citation, written promise to appear, complaint, or pending complaint.
(2)"Child" has the meaning assigned by Article 45A.453(a).
(3)"Court" means a justice court, municipal court, or other court subject to this chapter.
(4)"Diversion" means an intervention strategy that redirects a child from formal criminal prosecution and holds the child accountable for the child's actions. The term includes diversion under Article 45A.509 or 45A.510.
(5)"Offense" means a misdemeanor punishable by fine only, other than a traffic offense.
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Legislative history

Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 7 (H.B. 16), Sec. 10.02, eff. December 4, 2025.

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 45A.501 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.