Tex.
Code of Crim. Proc. Article 45.306
Youth Diversion Plan
(a)
A youth diversion plan is a written plan that describes the types of strategies that will be used to implement youth diversion. A youth diversion plan does not limit the types of diversion strategies that may be imposed under a diversion agreement under Article 45.308 (Diversion Agreement).(b)
Each justice and municipal court shall adopt a youth diversion plan.(c)
A youth diversion plan may be devised for a county or municipality or an individual court within a county or municipality.(d)
In accordance with Chapter 791 (Interlocal Cooperation Contracts), Government Code, a local government may enter into an agreement with one or more local governments to create a regional youth diversion plan and collaborate in the implementation of this subchapter.(e)
A youth diversion plan may include an agreement with a service provider to provide services for a diversion strategy.(f)
A youth diversion plan may contain guidelines for disposition or diversion of a child’s case by law enforcement. The guidelines are not mandatory.(g)
A current youth diversion plan must be maintained on file for public inspection in each justice and municipal court, including courts that collaborate with one or more counties or municipalities.(h)
A court or local government may adopt rules necessary to coordinate services under a youth diversion plan or to implement this subchapter.
Source:
Article 45.306 — Youth Diversion Plan, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.45.htm#45.306
(accessed Jun. 5, 2024).