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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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:
Provide a more pleasant experience to potential jurors who appear for service.
Alternative Options:
The alternative option is not to request or accept any donations and solely rely on spending current budget.
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Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
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Location:
Address (if applicable): 1201 Congress Houston, TX 77002
Precinct(s): Precinct 1
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Anticipated Court Date: 4/10/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 5/5/2025
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Wes McCoy, Chief Deputy of Administration; Judith Snively, Chief Deputy of Courts; Araceli Carrizales, Financial Services Administrator.
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