Texas HB5240 creates a pretrial intervention and diversion program for certain nonviolent offenses and authorizes a reimbursement fee.

Texas HB5240 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to establish a pretrial intervention and diversion program for defendants charged with certain nonviolent offenses. This program allows courts to defer proceedings without an adjudication of guilt, permitting defendants to participate in the program. Participants may be required to perform community service and pay restitution to victims. The office of the attorney representing the state can contract with entities to monitor compliance.

Texas HB5240 creates a pretrial intervention and diversion program for certain nonviolent offenses and authorizes a reimbursement fee.

Texas HB5240 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to establish a pretrial intervention and diversion program for defendants charged with certain nonviolent offenses. This program allows courts to defer proceedings without an adjudication of guilt, permitting defendants to participate in the program. Participants may be required to perform community service and pay restitution to victims. The office of the attorney representing the state can contract with entities to monitor compliance.