Section 42.025 - Sentencing Hearing At Secondary School(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, 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).Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 42.025
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 770,Sec. 2.11, eff. 1/1/2017.Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1280, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2011.