Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 5.08

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

Section 5.08 - Mediation In Family Violence Cases

Notwithstanding Article 26.13(g) or 42A.301(b)(15), in a criminal prosecution arising from family violence, as that term is defined by Section 71.004, Family Code, a court shall not refer or order the victim or the defendant involved to mediation, dispute resolution, arbitration, or other similar procedures.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 5.08

Amended by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 467,Sec. 4.002, eff. 9/1/2019.

Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 770,Sec. 2.04, eff. 1/1/2017.

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 389, Sec. 1, eff. 8/30/1999.