Tex. Hum. Res. Code § 152.00145

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

Section 152.00145 - Diversion and Detention Policy for Certain Juveniles

A juvenile board shall establish policies that prioritize:

(1) the diversion of children younger than 12 years of age from referral to a prosecuting attorney under Chapter 53, Family Code; and

(2) the limitation of detention of children younger than 12 years of age to circumstances of last resort.

Tex. Hum. Res. Code § 152.00145

Added by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 698,Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/2017.