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Pretrial Diversion in Texas
In Texas, many diversion programs are run by local district or county attorney offices. Rules, fees and eligibility can be very different from one county to the next. ETS helps clients complete the treatment, testing and documentation parts of a program.
Programs that may apply
Diversion Options Used in Texas
Texas also has deferred adjudication, which is different from pretrial diversion and usually involves a plea. Your attorney can explain which path, if any, applies to you.
Pretrial intervention (PTI) programs
Prosecutor-run programs in many counties. Participants may complete classes, counseling, community service or testing. Successful completion may lead to dismissal, depending on the program agreement.
Deferred prosecution agreements
The prosecutor may agree to hold off on the case while the person completes set conditions. Terms are case-specific.
Specialty courts
Some counties run drug courts, mental health courts and veterans treatment courts under Texas Government Code specialty-court provisions.
DWI programs
Some counties offer DWI-specific programs. Availability and eligibility vary widely.
How it usually works
How Diversion Support Works in Texas
Every case is different. This is the general order of steps when ETS is involved.
- 01
Attorney review
Your attorney reviews the charges and decides whether diversion or mitigation is worth pursuing.
- 02
Evaluation and plan
If treatment-related support makes sense, ETS helps arrange appropriate evaluations and a service plan.
- 03
Participation
You attend treatment, classes or testing. ETS tracks attendance and results.
- 04
Documentation
ETS prepares organized progress records your attorney can review and share when appropriate.
- 05
Court decision
The court, and in some programs the prosecutor, decides whether diversion is granted and how the case ends.
Questions
Questions About Diversion in Texas
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