Primary Department: Managed Assigned Counsel
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kenneth Hardin
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Type of Request: Financial Authorization
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Request for approval to use general funds in an amount not to exceed $2,000 for legal empowerment community awareness events per calendar year.
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Background and Discussion:
The Office of Managed Assigned Counsel (MAC) is planning a series of community outreach initiatives focused on legal empowerment, which will be aimed at raising awareness about the right to legal counsel and engaging various stakeholders within the criminal justice system. Funds are available from the Harris County general fund managed by MAC, so no additional departmental funds are required. This budget will cover event-related expenses, such as food, registration fees, venue costs, and other associated costs. Any reimbursements or payment requests will be handled through the county auditor, following standard county procedures for event-related expenditures. MAC is collaborating with other agencies for such events, with tentative dates set for March 15 and 18, 2025, as well as an in October 2025. These events will engage stakeholders from the criminal justice system for raising community awareness.
Expected Impact:
The funds are currently available within the MAC’s Harris County general fund. No additional funds needed.
Alternative Options:
None.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: D: Reduce racial, ethnic, and economic disparities in the criminal legal system.
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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Prior Court Action (if any):
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02/27/2024 |
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Approved use of general funds not exceeding $2,000 for legal empowerment community awareness events in calendar year 2024. |
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Anticipated Court Date: 3/27/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 3/27/2025
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Kenneth Hardin, Executive Director, 945
Attachments (if applicable): flyers of future events