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Liberty Hill Municipal Court Adopts Youth Diversion Plan

The Liberty Hill Municipal Court of Record adopted a written Youth Diversion and Early Intervention Plan effective January 1, 2025, in compliance with Texas House Bill 3186. The plan sets procedures for diverting eligible juveniles ages 10-16 enrolled in public school charged with fine-only, non-traffic misdemeanors to educational and community service programs, subject to the plan's conditions.

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What to know

The plan was ordered by Presiding Judge Kevin R. Madison on December 5, 2024, and became effective on January 1, 2025. [1]

The court's plan lists eligibility as juvenile defendants ages 10-16 enrolled in public school, with charges other than traffic cases diverted. [1]

Eligibility requires written agreement by the child and parent; defendants with a previously unsuccessful diversion or where a prosecutor objects are ineligible. [1]

Diversion strategies may include participation in educational programs, community service limited to 20 hours, and restitution not exceeding $100. [1]

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