Sec. 123.004. REIMBURSEMENT FEES. (a) A drug court program established under this chapter may collect from a participant in the program:
(1) a reasonable reimbursement fee for the program not to exceed $1,000; and
(2) an alcohol or controlled substance testing, counseling, and treatment reimbursement fee in an amount necessary to cover the costs of the testing, counseling, and treatment.
(b) Reimbursement fees collected under this section may be paid on a periodic basis or on a deferred payment schedule at the discretion of the judge, magistrate, or coordinator. The fees must be:
(1) based on the participant's ability to pay; and
(2) used only for purposes specific to the program.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1510, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 625 (H.B. 530), Sec. 4, eff. June 15, 2007.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Health and Safety Code, Chapter 469 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 747 (S.B. 462), Sec. 1.04, eff. September 1, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (S.B. 346), Sec. 2.46, eff. January 1, 2020.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 123 - Drug Court Programs
Section 123.001. Drug Court Program Defined; Procedures for Certain Defendants
Section 123.002. Authority to Establish Program
Section 123.003. Establishment of Regional Program
Section 123.004. Reimbursement Fees
Section 123.005. Drug Court Programs Exclusively for Certain Intoxication Offenses
Section 123.006. Program in Certain Counties Mandatory
Section 123.007. Use of Other Drug and Alcohol Awareness Programs
Section 123.008. Suspension or Dismissal of Community Service Requirement