1. (a) A court may designate a youth diversion coordinator to assist the court in:

   1. (1) determining whether a child is eligible for diversion;
   2. (2) employing a diversion strategy authorized by this subchapter;
   3. (3) presenting and maintaining diversion agreements;
   4. (4) monitoring diversions;
   5. (5) maintaining records regarding whether one or more diversions were successful or unsuccessful; and
   6. (6) coordinating referrals to court.

2. (b) The responsibilities of the youth diversion coordinator may be performed by:

   1. (1) a court administrator or court clerk, or a person who regularly performs the duties of court administrator or court clerk;
   2. (2) an individual or entity that provides juvenile case manager services under Article 45A.451;
   3. (3) a court-related services office;
   4. (4) a community supervision and corrections department, including a juvenile probation department;
   5. (5) a county or municipal employee, including a peace officer;
   6. (6) a community volunteer;
   7. (7) an institution of higher education, including a public, private, or independent institution of higher education; or
   8. (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.