Youth Diversion Coordinator

Art. 45A.507. YOUTH DIVERSION COORDINATOR. (a) A court may designate a youth diversion coordinator to assist the court in: (1) determining whether a child is eligible for diversion; (2) employing a diversion strategy authorized by this subchapter; (3) presenting and maintaining diversion agreements; (4) monitoring diversions; (5) maintaining records regarding whether one or more diversions were successful or unsuccessful; and (6) coordinating referrals to court. (b) The responsibilities of the youth diversion coordinator may be performed by: (1) a court administrator or court clerk, or a person who regularly performs the duties of court administrator or court clerk; (2) an individual or entity that provides juvenile case manager services under Article 45A.451; (3) a court-related services office; (4) a community supervision and corrections department, including a juvenile probation department; (5) a county or municipal employee, including a peace officer; (6) a community volunteer; (7) an institution of higher education, including a public, private, or independent institution of higher education; or (8) a qualified nonprofit organization as determined by the court. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 204 (H.B. 1620), Sec. 5.027(a), eff. September 1, 2025.