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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 45A.510 — DIVERSION BY JUSTICE OR JUDGE

CR § 45A.510Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 45A. JUSTICE AND MUNICIPAL COURTS · Art. K. YOUTH DIVERSION

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

Legislative history

Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 7 (H.B. 16), Sec. 10.04, eff. December 4, 2025.

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 45A.510 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.