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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 5.08 — MEDIATION IN FAMILY VIOLENCE CASES

CR § 5.08Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 5. FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION

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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. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 389, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999. Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 4170), Sec. 4.002, eff. September 1, 2019. Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 202 (H.B. 1610), Sec. 3.01, eff. April 1, 2027.

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 5.08 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.