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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A court may designate a youth diversion coordinator to assist the court in:
(1) determining whether a child is eligible for diversion;
(2) employing a diversion strategy authorized by this subchapter;
(3) presenting and maintaining diversion agreements;
(4) monitoring diversions;
(5) maintaining records regarding whether one or more diversions were successful or unsuccessful; and
(6) coordinating referrals to court.
(b) The responsibilities of the youth diversion coordinator may be performed by:
(1) a court administrator or court clerk, or a person who regularly performs the duties of court administrator or court clerk;
(2) an individual or entity that provides juvenile case manager services under Article 45.056;
(3) a court-related services office;
(4) a community supervision and corrections department, including a juvenile probation department;
(5) a county or municipal employee, including a peace officer;
(6) a community volunteer;
(7) an institution of higher education, including a public, private, or independent institution of higher education; or
(8) a qualified nonprofit organization as determined by the court.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - CRIM P Art. 45.307. Youth Diversion Coordinator - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/code-of-criminal-procedure/crim-ptx-crim-pro-art-45-307/
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