Gavvy: Code Crim. Proc., Art. 45a.403. Dismissal of Parent Contributing to Nonattendance Charge.

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Art. 45a.403. Dismissal of Parent Contributing to Nonattendance Charge.

Text of article effective on January 01, 2025

Art. 45A.403. DISMISSAL OF PARENT CONTRIBUTING TO NONATTENDANCE CHARGE. Notwithstanding any other law, a county, justice, or municipal court may dismiss a charge against a defendant alleging the defendant committed an offense under Section 25.093, Education Code, if the court finds that a dismissal would be in the interest of justice because:

(1) there is a low likelihood of recidivism by the defendant; or

(2) sufficient justification exists for the failure of the defendant's child to attend school.

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001, eff. January 1, 2025.

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