Notwithstanding any other law, a county, justice, or municipal court, at the court’s discretion, may dismiss a charge against a defendant alleging the defendant committed an offense under Section 25.093, Education Code, if the court finds that a dismissal would be in the interest of justice because:
(1) there is a low likelihood of recidivism by the defendant; or
(2) sufficient justification exists for the failure to attend school.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 935 (H.B. 2398), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2015.
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