Texas HB4846 amends criminal procedures for children committing Class C misdemeanors, including fines, diversion strategies, and juvenile case.

Texas HB4846 modifies criminal procedures for children who commit certain Class C misdemeanors. It allows courts to direct defendants to pay fines in full, in part, or in installments. It also permits courts to waive fines if the defendant is indigent or if paying the fine would cause undue hardship. The bill introduces diversion strategies for children, including intermediate diversions and first offender programs. It mandates that certain governmental entities employ juvenile case managers to assist courts and provide prevention and intervention services.

Texas HB4846 amends criminal procedures for children committing Class C misdemeanors, including fines, diversion strategies, and juvenile case.

Texas HB4846 modifies criminal procedures for children who commit certain Class C misdemeanors. It allows courts to direct defendants to pay fines in full, in part, or in installments. It also permits courts to waive fines if the defendant is indigent or if paying the fine would cause undue hardship. The bill introduces diversion strategies for children, including intermediate diversions and first offender programs. It mandates that certain governmental entities employ juvenile case managers to assist courts and provide prevention and intervention services.