Without reference to the addition of this subchapter, this chapter was repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 3.001(6), eff. January 1, 2025.

SUBCHAPTER E. YOUTH DIVERSION


Text of article effective on January 01, 2024

Art. 45.301.  DEFINITIONS.  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 45.058(h).
(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 45.309 or 45.310.
(5)  "Offense" means a misdemeanor punishable by fine only, other than a traffic offense.
(6)  "Parent" has the meaning assigned by Article 45.057(a).
(7)  "Service provider" means a governmental agency, political subdivision, open-enrollment charter school, nonprofit organization, or other entity that provides services to children or families.
(8)  "Youth diversion plan" means a plan adopted under Article 45.306.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 525 (H.B. 3186), Sec. 2, eff. January 1, 2024.