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 - Award
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Public Defender for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Indigent Defense Commission to extend the grant end date to September 30, 2025 for the Pandemic-Related Backlog Relief Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
Accepting grant extension for funding for an additional year to address court backlogs.
Expected Impact:
Accepting funding will allow this program to continue through September 30, 2025.
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.
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