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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A judge may order the sentencing hearing of a defendant convicted of an offense involving possession, manufacture, or delivery of a controlled substance under Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code, to be held at a secondary school if:
(1) the judge determines that the sentencing hearing would have educational value to students due to the nature of the offense and its consequences;
(2) the defendant agrees;
(3) the school administration agrees; and
(4) appropriate measures are taken to ensure:
(A) the safety of the students; and
(B) a fair hearing for the defendant that complies with all applicable laws and rules.
(b) A judge may, at a secondary school, receive a plea of guilty or nolo contendere from a defendant charged with an offense described by Subsection (a) and place the defendant on deferred adjudication under Subchapter C, Chapter 42A, 1 if:
(1) the judge makes the determination that the proceeding would have educational value, as provided by Subsection (a)(1);
(2) the defendant and the school agree to the location of the proceeding, as provided by Subsections (a)(2) and (3); and
(3) appropriate measures are taken in regard to the safety of students and the rights of the defendant, as described by Subsection (a)(4).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - CRIM P Art. 42.025. Sentencing Hearing at Secondary School - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/code-of-criminal-procedure/crim-ptx-crim-pro-art-42-025/
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