Art. 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. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 389, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999. Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 4170), Sec. 4.002, eff. September 1, 2019. Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 202 (H.B. 1610), Sec. 3.01, eff. April 1, 2027.
Mediation In Family Violence Cases
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 5.08, under Family Violence Prevention.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 5.08