Primary Department: County Courts
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Wells
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Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
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Request for approval of an interlocal agreement (ILA) renewal with the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in an amount not to exceed $1,785,981 for screening services mandated under the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 16.22 to inmates housed in the detention facilities operated by the Sheriff's Office and defendants on bond.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Office of Court Management requests Commissioners Court renew the attached agreement, which was previously approved on December 17, 2019. This interlocal agreement provides mental health screening services to be performed by The Harris Center. These services are mandated by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 16.22, which refers to the early identification of defendants suspected of having a mental illness or intellectual disability.
Expected Impact:
Approval of this item will continue 16.22 services and nonappearance mitigation support. These interventions provide mental health services and nonappearance mitigation to individuals being released from the jail.
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