Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 45A.508 — DIVERSION AGREEMENT

CR § 45A.508Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 45A. JUSTICE AND MUNICIPAL COURTS · Art. K. YOUTH DIVERSION

Statute text

(a)A diversion agreement must identify the parties to the agreement and the responsibilities of the child and the child's parent to ensure their meaningful participation in a diversion under Article 45A.509 or 45A.510.

(b)Stated objectives in a diversion agreement must be measurable, realistic, and reasonable and consider the circumstances of the child, the best interests of the child, and the long-term safety of the community.

(c)A diversion agreement must include:

(1)the terms of the agreement, including one or more diversions required to be completed by the child, written in a clear and concise manner and identifying any offense or charge being diverted;

(2)possible outcomes or consequences of a successful diversion and an unsuccessful diversion;

(3)an explanation that participation in a diversion is not an admission of guilt and a guilty plea is not required to participate in a diversion;

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 204 (H.B. 1620), Sec. 5.027(a), eff. September 1, 2025.