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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - CRIM P Art. § 45A.454. Conduct Alleged on School Property

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In this article, “child” has the meaning assigned by Article 45A.453(a).

(b) If a law enforcement officer issues a citation or files a complaint in the manner provided by Article 45A.101(g) for conduct by a child 12 years of age or older that is alleged to have occurred on school property of or on a vehicle owned or operated by a county or independent school district, the officer shall submit to the court:

(1) the offense report;

(2) a statement by a witness to the alleged conduct;  and

(3) a statement by a victim of the alleged conduct, if any.

(c) An attorney representing the state may not proceed in a trial of an offense unless the law enforcement officer has complied with the requirements of Subsection (b).

(d) Notwithstanding Article 45A.453(h) or (i), a law enforcement officer may not issue a citation or file a complaint in the manner provided by Article 45A.101(g) for conduct by a child younger than 12 years of age that is alleged to have occurred on school property of or on a vehicle owned or operated by a county or independent school district.

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