Primary Department: Public Defender
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Alexander Bunin
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Renewal
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Request by the Public Defender for approval to accept from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission grant funds in the amount of $120,740, with no required match, for the Future Indigent Defense Leaders (Cohorts 3 & 4) Program.
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Background and Discussion:
Funded by the Texas Indigent Defense Commission, this grant is part of the Harris County Improvement Grant Program
series. The Future Indigent Defense Leaders (FIDL) program aims to create the next generation of Texas public defense
leaders. TIDC has partnered with the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Harris County Public
Defender's Office to create an unparalleled public defense training, mentoring, and leadership program.
Expected Impact:
Program will benefit indigent defense by helping to train future indigent defense attorneys.
Alternative Options:
Seek alternate funding sources or discontinue the program.
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County Strategic Plan Objective: B: Reduce criminal legal system exposure that does not advance public safety.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): D5: Reduce reliance on court-appointed counsel by supporting the expansion and improving the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of the PDO and MAC.
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