Legislation Details

File #: 25-2396    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Donation Status: Passed
File created: 4/2/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 4/10/2025 Final action: 4/10/2025
Title: Request by the District Clerk for approval to potentially accept donations of goods, services, and gift cards from various local business partners to be given to prospective jurors who appear for service during Jury Appreciation Week scheduled May 5-9, 2025 at the Jury Assembly Plaza, 1201 Congress.
Primary Department: District Clerk
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Marilyn Burgess

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Donation

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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the District Clerk for approval to potentially accept donations of goods, services, and gift cards from various local business partners to be given to prospective jurors who appear for service during Jury Appreciation Week scheduled May 5-9, 2025 at the Jury Assembly Plaza, 1201 Congress.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County District Clerk's Office supports over 100 courts and dockets, and acts as the registrar, recorder, and custodian of all court pleadings, instruments, trial evidence, and documents for legal proceedings in the District Courts and the County Criminal Courts at Law. The District Clerk's Office is responsible for summoning Harris County residents for jury service for all the Harris County District and County Courts and is committed to guaranteeing efficiency in the jury service process.
The first week of May is recognized as Jury Appreciation Week, a week to appreciate the many individuals who respond and participate in our system of justice and democracy. The District Clerk is requesting approval to potentially accept donations of goods, services, and gift cards from various local business partners to be given to prospective jurors who appear for jury service during Jury Appreciation Week, May 5 through 9, 2025.


Expected Impact:
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