Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45.301

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 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.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 45.301

Added by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 525,Sec. 2, eff. 1/1/2024, app. only to an offense committed on or after January 1, 2025.

See Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 525, Sec. 19.

See Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 525, Sec. 1.