Texas Family Code
§ 54.0325 — DEFERRAL OF ADJUDICATION AND DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN CASES ON COMPLETION OF TEEN DATING VIOLENCE COURT PROGRAM
FA § 54.0325Title 3. JUVENILE JUSTICE CODE · Ch. 54. JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Statute text
View on source(a)In this section:
(1)"Dating violence" has the meaning assigned by Section 71.0021.
(2)"Family violence" has the meaning assigned by Section 71.004.
(3)"Teen dating violence court program" means a program that includes:
(A)a 12-week program designed to educate children who engage in dating violence and encourage them to refrain from engaging in that conduct;
(B)a dedicated teen victim advocate who assists teen victims by offering referrals to additional services, providing counseling and safety planning, and explaining the juvenile justice system;
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Legislative history
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 472 (S.B. 41), Sec. 5.01(b)(2), eff. January 1, 2022.