Texas · Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 45A.401: DISMISSAL OF MISDEMEANOR CHARGE ON COMPLETION OF TEEN COURT PROGRAM

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What this law says, in plain English

This statute establishes a procedure allowing courts to defer misdemeanor charges for eligible teenagers who complete an approved teen court program, resulting in charge dismissal.

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