April 02, 2008, 10:08
RustJudge orders Mediation for Fam. Violence Protective ORder
We just filed for a Family Violence Protective Order. The Judge has Ordered Mediation. Anyone have this situation?
We did. Our local rules prohibited it.
Also see: Art. 5.08, C.Cr.P. specifically states that
��in a criminal prosecution arising from family violence, as that term is defined by Section 71.004, Family code, a court shall not refer or order the victim or defendant involved into mediation, dispute resolution, arbitration, or other similar procedures.�